Translations
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Notes
cuts in your bodies: Cutting oneself was associated with Canaanite mourning practices (Leviticus 21:5; Deuteronomy 14:1). The word translated as "tattoo" might mean painting the body, a practice also associated with paganism.
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Law of Moses Leviticus, Book of Mourning Neighbor
Topics
Altering the Body Branding Cutting: (The Flesh for the Dead): Forbidden Evil Spirits Funeral Getting a Tattoo Getting Tattoos Harming your Body How we Dress Jewelry Men Wearing Earrings Modest Apparel Mourning for the Dead: Cutting the Flesh Our Appearance Piercings and Tattoos Plastic Surgery Self Harm Self Injury Self Mutilation Silly Women Sorcery: Forbidden Tattooing: Forbidden Tattoos The Body The Dead: Heathenish Expressions of Grief For, Forbidden The Way we Dress Thoughts of Suicide Wearing Earrings Wearing Jewelry