Thematic Bible: Washing ceremonial
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The one who burns them is to wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; afterward he may reenter the camp.
He made 10 basins for washing and he put five on the right and five on the left. The parts of the burnt offering were rinsed in them, but the reservoir was used by the priests for washing.
The one who is to be cleansed must wash his clothes, shave off all his hair, and bathe with water; he is clean. Afterward he may enter the camp, but he must remain outside his tent for seven days.
Anything that touches its flesh will become holy, and if any of its blood spatters on a garment, then you must wash that garment in a holy place.
the priest is to order whatever is contaminated to be washed and quarantined for another seven days.
On the seventh day wash your clothes, and you will be clean. After that you may enter the camp.”