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Extortion

Charles Buck Theological Dictionary

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The act or practice of gaining or acquiring any thing by force. Extortioners are included in the list of those who are excluded from the kingdom of heaven, 1 Corinthians 10:6 .

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Buck, Charles. Entry for 'Extortion'. Charles Buck Theological Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​cbd/​e/extortion.html. 1802.
 
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