Foot in the Bible

Washing the feet of the disciples by Jesus

• John 13:4-6 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. 5 After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. 6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?

⇒Bible Encyclopedia for FOOT.

By disciples

• 1 Timothy 5:10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

See ABLUTIONS

See PURIFICATIONS

⇒Definition of foot

For footwear, see SHOE

See SHOE

⇒See also McClintock and Strong Cyclopedia for Foot.

FIGURATIVE

• Matthew 18:8 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.