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Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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occurs in Scripture only in the epithet ἄρραφος, "Without seam," applied to our Saviour's inner garment ("coat"), which the soldiers at his crucifixion accordingly cast lots for (John 19:23). Monographs on this fact are cited by Volbeding, index Programme-tam, p. 60.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Seam'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/seam.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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