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Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible

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COFFIN . Genesis 50:26 only (of the disposal of Joseph’s body in Egypt). Israelitish burial rites (see Mourning Customs, Tomb) did not include the use of coffins.

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Hastings, James. Entry for 'Coffin'. Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hdb/​c/coffin.html. 1909.
 
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