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What does the cleaning of the sword represent?

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1. To stop it from going rusty. 2. It is as if the swordsman is saying "It is finished and I wipe my hands of the whole affair. Like Pontious Pilot did when he washed his hands after giving the Jews permission to crucify Christ.He did not wish to leave a stain upon his reputation.

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