Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5125 Parts of the body and clothing » 5153 foot-washing A practice of hospitality used by Jesus Christ to express his servanthood. Foot-washing as a sign of courteous hospitality Genesis 18:4 See also Genesis 19:2; Judges 19:21; 1 Samuel 25:41; Luke 7:44 Jesus Christ washes his disciples' feet John 13:3-5 The washing of feet was a lowly task normally performed by a servant. As an example of servanthood for his followers John 13:14 See also Matthew 20:26-27 pp Mark 10:44-45; Luke 22:26-27; 1 Timothy 5:10 As a symbol of spiritual cleansing See also
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