Topical Bible: Blood: (Washing the Feet In) Victories

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In biblical literature, the imagery of washing one's feet in blood is a vivid and powerful metaphor that signifies triumph over enemies and the complete subjugation of adversaries. This expression is rooted in the ancient Near Eastern context, where victory in battle was often depicted through graphic and symbolic language.

The primary scriptural reference to this imagery is found in Psalm 58:10, which states, "The righteous will rejoice when they see vengeance; they will bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked." . This verse encapsulates the theme of divine justice and the ultimate triumph of righteousness over wickedness. The righteous, those who align themselves with God's will, are depicted as rejoicing in the vindication and judgment executed by God upon the wicked.

The act of washing one's feet in blood is not to be understood literally but rather as a metaphorical expression of victory and the complete overthrow of evil forces. It conveys the idea that the enemies of God and His people are utterly defeated, to the extent that their downfall is as tangible and overwhelming as washing one's feet in their blood.

This imagery also serves to highlight the stark contrast between the fate of the righteous and the wicked. While the wicked face destruction and judgment, the righteous experience joy and vindication. It underscores the biblical principle that God is a just judge who will ultimately right the wrongs and bring about justice for His people.

In the broader biblical narrative, this theme of victory over enemies is echoed in various passages that speak of God's deliverance and the triumph of His people. For instance, in the Song of Moses, Exodus 15:1-18, the Israelites celebrate their deliverance from the Egyptians, praising God for His mighty acts and the defeat of their oppressors.

The imagery of washing feet in blood also points forward to the eschatological hope found in the New Testament, where ultimate victory is achieved through Jesus Christ. In Revelation 19:11-16, Christ is depicted as a conquering King who defeats the forces of evil, bringing about the final victory for God's kingdom.

In conclusion, the metaphor of washing feet in blood serves as a powerful symbol of divine justice and the ultimate victory of righteousness over wickedness. It reassures believers of God's sovereign power to defeat evil and vindicate His people, offering hope and encouragement in the face of adversity.

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Psalm 58:10
The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
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Psalm 68:23
That your foot may be dipped in the blood of your enemies, and the tongue of your dogs in the same.
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Library

Jer. 6:16 the Good Way.
... and Apostles, and Fathers, and Reformers set down their feet, obtained a ... them in
His own perfect righteousness, and washing them in His own precious blood. ...
/.../ryle/the upper room being a few truths for the times/chapter v jer 6 16 the.htm

Letter Xlvi. Paula and Eustochium to Marcella.
... we see again the angel sitting at His feet, and the ... of the Christian host, have shed
their blood for Christ ... the waters of Jordan purified for the washing of the ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter xlvi paula and eustochium.htm

Storming the Battlements
... earth's wounds may be staunched; that her blood need not ... and yet they have crouched
at the feet of kings ... out a glorious church"like a sheep from the washing. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/storming the battlements.htm

Indwelling Sin
... at rest, a clog has been put upon your feet, so that ... how desperate my filth, to require
such a washing! ... guilt, to need such an atonement as the blood of Christ ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/indwelling sin.htm

Fruits and the Two Works.
... head to and fro, swaying the body, the loud stamping of feet, rolling on ... but according
to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration ... 3. The Blood. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /chapter vi fruits and the.htm

How Christ is to be Made Use Of, in Reference to the Killing and ...
... of our nature and frame; and, next, The washing and purging ... here, and beg pardon
through his blood for their ... He maketh their feet like hind's feet, and setteth ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/chapter vi how christ is.htm

The Dialogue against the Luciferians.
... a difference between lying prostrate at the feet of the ... Christ, you whose hands are
full of blood, whose pen ... to say that He was cleansed by washing than that ...
/.../the principal works of st jerome/the dialogue against the luciferians.htm

Christian Cemeteries.
... a sepulchral area, measuring thirty-five feet by forty ... the well, the drinking-fountain,
the washing-trough, and ... the woman with the issue of blood, grateful to ...
/.../lanciani/pagan and christian rome/chapter vii christian cemeteries.htm

Ancient Chaldaea
... which was that of a man, and human feet emerged from ... connected with them by any tie
of blood, or traced ... are clogged up and obliterated by the washing away of ...
/.../chapter iancient chaldaea.htm

Israel's Hope Encouraged;
... This hope is founded on the grace, blood, righteousness, and intercession of
Christ"the ... their bones in his castle-yard, a trophy to his victories, and a ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/israels hope encouraged.htm