Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5482 punishment
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5482 punishment

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.