Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, May 9th, 2024
Ascension Day
Ascension Day
video advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
We are taking food to Ukrainians still living near the front lines. You can help by getting your church involved.
Click to donate today!
Click to donate today!
Bible Dictionaries
Cuttings (in The Flesh)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
or Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
Cuttings (in the Flesh). Cuttings in the flesh, or the laceration of one's body for the "propitiation of their gods", 1 Kings 18:28, constituted a prominent feature of idolatrous worship, especially among the Syrians. The Israelites were prohibited from indulging in such practices. Leviticus 19:28; Leviticus 21:5; Deuteronomy 14:1; Jeremiah 16:6.
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
These files are public domain.
Bibliography Information
Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Cuttings (in The Flesh)'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/sbd/c/cuttings-in-the-flesh.html. 1901.
Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Cuttings (in The Flesh)'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/sbd/c/cuttings-in-the-flesh.html. 1901.
