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Blood » Shedding of human » Mode of clearing those accused of
Heifer » An atonement for murder
Murder » Mode of clearing those suspected of
So, when Pilate saw that he was not convincing anyone, but that a riot was brewing instead, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd saying, "I am not responsible for this man's blood. [Note: Some ancient manuscripts say "righteous man's blood"]. You tend to the matter."
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