RE: Scientific ACCURACIES in the Bible
June 10, 2012 at 1:48 pm
(This post was last modified: June 10, 2012 at 1:48 pm by hoppimike.)
Well, I like Drich being here personally - nice to have different views 
I think the thing about washing your hands is that apparently it wasn't common knowledge back then that that was useful in any way. I'll see if I can find the passage(s)...
This link has it and more: http://evidencebible.com/witnessingtool/...ible.shtml
Here is a thread about washing in the Bible (I only read the first post as I think that backs up what I'm about to say): http://www.thechristadelphians.org/forum...topic=6013
It seems to refer to SPIRITUAL cleanliness, not physical cleanliness in terms of germs, etc. Water also does not kill germs.
I think the thing about washing your hands is that apparently it wasn't common knowledge back then that that was useful in any way. I'll see if I can find the passage(s)...
This link has it and more: http://evidencebible.com/witnessingtool/...ible.shtml
Here is a thread about washing in the Bible (I only read the first post as I think that backs up what I'm about to say): http://www.thechristadelphians.org/forum...topic=6013
It seems to refer to SPIRITUAL cleanliness, not physical cleanliness in terms of germs, etc. Water also does not kill germs.
Quote:And when he that has an issue is cleansed of his issue; then he shall number to himself even days for his cleansing, and wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in running water, and shall be clean (Leviticus 15:13)
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