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Abjects (Psa 35:15), the translation of a Hebrew word meaning smiters; probably, in allusion to the tongue, slanderers. (Compare Jer 18:18.) Ablution Or washing, was practiced (1.) When a person was initiated into a higher state: e.g., when Aaron and his sons were set apart to the priest's office, they were washed with water previous to their investiture with the priestly robes (Lev 8:6). (2.) Before the priests approached the altar of God, they were required, on pain of death, to wash their…

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