Lord’s Library editors answer the question “What does the Bible say about cleanliness?” with specific Bible references.
Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What does the Bible say about cleanliness?” If you have, you’re definitely not alone! And since the Bible helps Christians form a foundational understanding of important topics, it’s imperative that one know how Scripture describes cleanliness in different contexts.
The Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines cleanliness as “Freedom from dirt, filth, or any foul, extraneous matter,” or “Neatness of person or dress; purity.”
Lord’s Library editors thought it would be a helpful exercise to provide Biblical context. As a result, we compiled this short resource, which captures all notable mentions of the word cleanliness, as well as its other forms. If you’ve been wondering what the King James Bible says about cleanliness, scroll on for additional detail.
Note: If you want to know what the Bible says about cleanliness and 206 other important topics (to be exact), our editors recommend Spencer Smith’s Doctrine Matters: Bible Topic Guidebook.
What Does the Bible Say About Cleanliness?
Isaiah 1:16
“Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;”
Psalms 51:2
“Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.”
Psalms 51:7
“Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.”
Psalms 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
2 Corinthians 7:1
“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”
Matthew 5:8
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
“What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.“
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