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CUTTINGS [IN THE FLESH] @ - Cuttings in the flesh, or the laceration of one’s body for the "propitiation of their gods," (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 Leviticus:14:1 ; Jeremiah:16:6)

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