4470 hyssop
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A plant closely associated with cleansing in the OT, being used extensively in rituals for purification.

Hyssop associated with cleansing

Psalm 51:2-7 See also Hebrews 9:19-22

Hyssop in religious ritual

At the Passover

Exodus 12:21-25

At the slaughter of the red heifer

Numbers 19:1-10

In rites of cleansing

Numbers 19:17-20 See also Leviticus 14:1-7,48-53

Hyssop as a well-known plant

1 Kings 4:33

Hyssop at the crucifixion

John 19:28-30

See also

4402  plants
7342  cleanliness
7416  purification
7478  washing



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