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Bribe (2)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(שֹׁחִד, shochad', a present, i.e. gift or reward, as often rendered, especially in the corrupt sense, a "bribe;" also כֹּפֶר, ko'pher, a ransom or satisfaction, as generally rendered, once "bribe," 1 Samuel 12:3), a valuable consideration given or taken for perverting justice; a frequent practice in the East, both by judge and witnesses. (See GIFT).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bribe (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bribe-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bribe (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bribe-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.