X is cleansed, cleansing, purification(-fying)
Dictionary of Biblical Words:
This expression often occurs in Leviticus, but in the New Testament in Heb. 9 and 1 John 1 only, “The blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanseth us from all sin.” To understand this we naturally turn back to the sin-offering on the great day of atonement, when the priest made atonement for the people to “cleanse” them that “they might be clean from all their sine before the Lord” (Lev. 16:30). The blood shed on that day availed to cleanse the Israelites for the whole year, not by its constant application to them, but because of its enduring efficacy in the holiest, before God. So the blood shed on Calvary cleanses believers, not for a year, but forever, not by the renewal of its application, but because of its eternal efficacy.
Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(cleansing). A ritualistic form and sanitary precaution among Hebrews (Lev. 14:4-32; Mark 7:3-4; John 11:55).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
In the law there were many ceremonial defilements, each of which had its appointed purification. To these the scribes and Pharisees added others, such as washing the hands before eating, washing cups and plates—being very zealous in these things, while within they were full of extortion and excess (Mark 7:2-8). In Christianity the purification required extends to the heart (Acts 15:9; James 4:8); the soul (1 Peter 1:22); and the conscience through the blood of Christ (Heb. 9:14).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
feminine of 2892; ceremonial purification; moral purity
KJV Usage:
X is cleansed, cleansing, purification(-fying)