Is the phrase "Cleanliness is next to godliness" found anywhere in the Holy Bible?

Question

If so, where?

Answer 1

CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS - "This ancient proverb is said by some to have come from ancient Hebrew writings. However, its first appearance in English - though in slightly altered form - seems to be in the writings of Francis Bacon. In his 'Advancement of Learning' (1605) he wrote: 'Cleanness of body was ever deemed to proceed from a due reverence to God.' Near two centuries later John Wesley in one of his sermons (1791) indicated that the proverb was already well known in the form we use today. Wrote Wesley: 'Slovenliness is no part of religion.'Cleanliness is indeed next to Godliness.'" From "Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins" by William and Mary Morris (HarperCollins, New York, 1977, 1988). There are a couple more details in "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" (1996) by Gregory Y. Titelman (Random House, New York, 1996): ".According to the fourteenth edition of 'Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable,' it is an old Hebrew proverb used in the late 2nd century by Rabbi Phinehas ben-Yair. First attested in the United States in the 'Monthly Anthology and Boston Review' (1806). The proverb is found in varying forms."

Answer 2

You know, the oldest known version of the Bible is actually written in Greek, not Latin, but yes, "Holy Trinity" was a later invention and there of course is great debate over the nature of the Godhead. What the Trinity doesn't explain on any level is the difference between God and the Holy Spirit. The Holy Trinity does not explain the nature, responsibility or difference between the two. What I. saying is that they should argue for the "Holy Duo" or maybe dynamic duo, but Trinity is not explained. Christians will try to tell you that the Bible mentions all three, but they can't explain the purpose of the 3, only 2.

Answer 3

No it is not. It is an old saying and many attribute this phrase to the Bible. And we wonder how people get this stuff huh?

The closest match would be in 1 Tim.6:5 " godliness with contentment is great gain" but now people should read the whole 5th and 6th chapters to get the whole jist of what is being said because I have heard this Scripture go WAY OUT of context also.

God Bless.

Answer 4

Im not sure it is. when I first converted I said it to my husband who requested I clean the house better I said I would cause the bible says cleanliness is next to Godliness, some how now years later, I dont think it is in the bible.

Answer 5

no, and neither is "the lord giveth and the lord taketh away", neither is the word "rapture" found anywhere. Neither is Jesus being 33 when he died, neither is the tribulation lasting 7 years found anywhere.... (I think sometimes people just need to read the Bible for themselves) Great question!!! and by the way - you would be more intrested in knowing what is IN the Bible ; The united states, Sadam Huessein, The berlin wall, Islam, and so much more...

Answer 6

Nope it is not. Also God helps those help themselves is also not found in the Bible and the Rapture is not found either.

What is found is a beautiful story of Jesus who loved us enough to die for us and rise from the dead.

Job 1:21And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.

Answer 7

No
I hate that expression.
Actually Jesus confronted the Pharisees about being clean on the outside and dirty on the inside. It's better to be right with God than wash your hands and everything else obsessively.

Answer 8

No. Although, God was very concerned about cleanliness in the Law.

Answer 9

Nope. And neither is there any mention of basing any country's laws on the Bible.

Answer 10

Jehova's witnesses made it up. It's in their watchtower pamphlets with a whole lot more jibber jabber.