Bible Dictionary
Water of purification
The water of purification was used in ceremonial cleansing, including the consecration of the Levites. It symbolized the purity required of those who serve God.
Definition
The water of purification was water used in ceremonial cleansing, particularly in the consecration of the Levites. It represented the removal of impurity required for service.
Biblical Usage
At the consecration of the Levites, the water signified figuratively the purification of heart expected of servants of God.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Used in cases of ceremonial cleansings at the consecration of the Levites (Num. 8:7). It signified, figuratively, that purifying of the heart which must characterize the servants of God.