They consist only in food and drink and special washings--external regulations imposed until the time of reform. Cross References Leviticus 11:2 "Say to the Israelites, 'Of all the beasts of the earth, these ones you may eat: Leviticus 11:25 and whoever picks up one of their carcasses must wash his clothes, and he will be unclean until evening. Numbers 6:3 he is to abstain from wine and strong drink. He must not drink vinegar made from wine or strong drink, and he must not drink any grape juice or eat fresh grapes or raisins. Numbers 19:13 Anyone who touches a human corpse and fails to purify himself defiles the tabernacle of the LORD. That person must be cut off from Israel. He remains unclean, because the water of purification has not been sprinkled on him, and his uncleanness is still on him. Mark 7:4 And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining. Colossians 2:16 Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. Hebrews 7:12 For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. Hebrews 7:16 one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life. Hebrews 9:1 Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. Hebrews 13:9 Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them. Treasury of Scripture Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. in meats. Hebrews 13:9 Leviticus 11:2 Deuteronomy 14:3-21 divers. Hebrews 6:2 Hebrews 10:22 Exodus 29:4 carnal. Hebrews 9:1 Hebrews 7:16 Galatians 4:3,9 ordinances. Hebrews 2:5 Hebrews 6:5 Galatians 4:4 |