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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5322 gallows
5322 gallows
5322 gallows
A wooden structure, sometimes a tree, used to impale or display a body after death, or for execution by hanging. Those hanged on gallows were deemed to be under God’s curse.
A gallows used for impalement and display of bodies
Ezr 6:11 See also Jos 8:29; Jos 10:26; 2Sa 4:12
A gallows used for execution
Est 7:9-10 See also Est 2:23; Est 9:13
Those hanged on gallows are under God’s curse
See also
| 4528 | trees |
| 5281 | crucifixion |
| 5331 | hanging |
| 5482 | punishment |
| 5827 | curse |
| 7346 | death penalty |
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.
