Luk 11:38 | TNotes | STEP | 11:38 the hand-washing ceremony required by Jewish custom: The Pharisees had developed elaborate washing rituals to ensure ceremonial purity (see Mark 7:1-5 ).

bMark 7:1-5►

‏ Luke 11:38

11:38 ^a the hand-washing ceremony required by Jewish custom: The Pharisees had developed elaborate washing rituals to ensure ceremonial purity (see Mark 7:1-5 ^b).