1 Kings 18:28
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28 They shouted loudly, and cut themselves(A) with knives and spears, according to their custom, until blood gushed over them.
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Jeremiah 16:6
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6 “Both great and small will die in this land without burial. No lament will be made for them, nor will anyone cut himself or(A) shave his head for them.[a]
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- 16:6 This custom demonstrated pagan mourning rituals.
Jeremiah 47:5
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5 Baldness(A) is coming to Gaza;
Ashkelon will become silent.(B)
Remnant of their valley,
how long will you gash yourself?
Jeremiah 48:37
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37 Indeed, every head is bald and every beard is chopped short.(A) On every hand is a gash(B) and sackcloth(C) around the waist.
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