Nave's Topical Bible: Orville J. Nave, A.M., D.D., LL.D.

HYSSOP

• An indigenous plant to western Asia and northern Africa 1 Ki. 4:33
• The Israelites used, in sprinkling the blood of the paschal lamb upon the lintels of their doors Ex. 12:22
  • In sprinkling blood in purifications Lev. 14:4, 6, 51, 52; Heb. 9:19
• Used in the sacrifices of separation Num. 19:6
• Used in giving Jesus vinegar on the cross Jn. 19:29
• FIGURATIVE
  • Of spiritual cleansing Ps. 51:7