“I wash my hands of it.” Conversation Kicker!
A reference to not accepting responsibility for an action or policy; a complete rejection of any further involvement.
There are so many pithy (concise and forcefully expressive) sayings that are used in everyday conversation. Most of us use them, but most of us have no idea of the source from where they originate. It’s interesting that many of these sayings are found in the words of the Bible, long pre-dating the time when the sayings came into use. This proves that the Bible has always had great influence on man’s life and relationships…and still does, even in our day. The fact that so many of these saying are still in use underscores the timeless relevance of God’s Word.
We thought we’d share some of them with you so that the next time you hear one of these sayings you can point them to the source! That’s why we’re calling them a, “conversation kicker”! Use them to turn a conversation to something important. God bless and Stay Bold!
“I wash my hands of it” This saying comes from what happened in Matthew 27.
A reference to not accepting responsibility for an action or policy; a complete rejection of any further involvement.
Matthew 27:24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!”
There are so many pithy (concise and forcefully expressive) sayings that are used in everyday conversation. Most of us use them, but most of us have no idea of the source from where they originate. It’s interesting that many of these sayings are found in the words of the Bible, long pre-dating the time when the sayings came into use. This proves that the Bible has always had great influence on man’s life and relationships…and still does, even in our day. The fact that so many of these saying are still in use underscores the timeless relevance of God’s Word.
We thought we’d share some of them with you so that the next time you hear one of these sayings you can point them to the source! That’s why we’re calling them a, “conversation kicker”! Use them to turn a conversation to something important. God bless and Stay Bold!
“I wash my hands of it” This saying comes from what happened in Matthew 27.
A reference to not accepting responsibility for an action or policy; a complete rejection of any further involvement.
Matthew 27:24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!”
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