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cleanse

Meaning of “cleanse”

To make clean or pure; to remove filth, defilement, guilt, or ceremonial uncleanness.

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33 occurrences32 verses14 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 29:36

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Matthew 23:26
Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.
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1611 witness · Matthew 23:26 · retained source text

Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may bee cleane also.

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