Connections With Psalm 51
Parallels between the Opening of the Mouth and Psalm 51 have been noted. The parallels include:
- Mentions of ritual washing with special herbs (Psalm 51:2,7).
- Restoration of broken bones (verse 8).
- "O Lord, open thou my lips" (verse 15).
- Sacrifices (verses 16, 17, and 19).
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