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Easton Bible Dictionarya form of punishment (Lev. 20:2; 24:14; Deut. 13:10; 17:5; 22:21) prescribed for certain offences. Of Achan (Josh. 7:25), Naboth (1 Kings 21), Stephen (Acts 7:59), Paul (Acts 14:19; 2 Cor. 11:25).
| Pronunciation: | st'owning | ||
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| Matching Terms: | stoniness | ||
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| Definition: | [n] pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death) | ||
| Synonyms: | lapidation | ||
| See Also: | corporal punishment | ||
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| Definition: | a form of punishment (Lev. 20:2; 24:14; Deut. 13:10; 17:5; 22:21) prescribed for certain offences. Of Achan (Josh. 7:25), Naboth (1 Kings 21), Stephen (Acts 7:59), Paul (Acts 14:19; 2 Cor. 11:25). | ||
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