Overview
The Bible addresses scourging across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Exodus, Deuteronomy and Job. Closely related themes include Master, Servants, Judge and Justice.
Key Bible verses about scourging
Old Testament
In the Bible dictionary
Studying scourging for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 21:20, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Exodus, Deuteronomy and Job each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Master, Servants, Judge and Justice.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about scourging?
The Bible addresses scourging across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Exodus, Deuteronomy and Job. Closely related themes include Master, Servants, Judge and Justice.
How many Bible verses are about scourging?
The Bible references scourging in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention scourging?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 21:20: “And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished. punished: Heb. avenged”
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