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
John 13:6-10
See also
2327 Christ as servant 2339 Christ, example of 5151 feet 6652 forgiveness 7342 cleanliness 7478 washing 8342 servanthood 8445 hospitality
