5482 punishment - Dictionary of Bible Themes

Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5482 punishment

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5482 punishment

A form of physical pain or deprivation, generally in proportion to the offence which gives rise to it. Scripture stresses the reality of punishment by God for sin, while urging that human punishment should be humane.

Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.