What does the Bible say about sin and uncleanness?
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The Bible depicts sin as a profound uncleanness, defiling every aspect of man and separating him from God's holiness.
The Scriptures illustrate that sin is fundamentally an uncleanness that pollutes all of humanity. For example, Ezekiel 36:29 speaks of God providing a fountain for cleansing from sin and uncleanness, indicating that sin is not only a moral failing but a state of defilement. In addition, Romans 3:13 and Isaiah 1:5-6 describe how all humans are affected by this uncleanness, showing that it permeates every part of our being—mind, body, and soul. The Hebrew term for uncleanness is associated with the greatest forms of pollution and defilement, suggesting that sin taints everything it touches and cannot be washed away by human efforts alone.
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