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Stripes

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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As a punishment were not to exceed forty (Deuteronomy 25:1-3 ), and hence arose the custom of limiting them to thirty-nine (2 Corinthians 11:24 ). Paul claimed the privilege of a Roman citizen in regard to the infliction of stripes (Acts 16:37,38; 22:25-29 ). Our Lord was beaten with stripes (Matthew 27:26 ).

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