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Bastinado

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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Beating, a mode of punishment common in the East. It is referred to by "the rod of correction" (Proverbs 22:15 ), "scourging" (Leviticus 19:20 ), "chastising" (Deuteronomy 22:18 ). The number of blows could not exceed forty (Deuteronomy 25:2,3 ).

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Bastinado'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​b/bastinado.html. 1897.
 
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