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Cutting

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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The flesh in various ways was an idolatrous practice, a part of idol-worship (Deuteronomy 14:1; 1 Kings 18:28 ). The Israelites were commanded not to imitate this practice (Leviticus 19:28; 21:5; Deuteronomy 14:1 ). The tearing of the flesh from grief and anguish of spirit in mourning for the dead was regarded as a mark of affection (Jeremiah 16:6; 41:5; 48:37 ).

Allusions are made in (Revelation 13:16; 17:5; 19:20 ) to the practice of printing marks on the body, to indicate allegiance to a deity. We find also references to it, through in a different direction, by Paul (Galatians 6; 7 ) and by (Ezekiel 9:4 ). (See HAIR .)

Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Cutting'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​c/cutting.html. 1897.
 
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