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KING JAMES BIBLE DICTIONARY

 

Gallows

The Bible

Bible Usage:

Dictionaries:

  • Included in Eastons: Yes
  • Included in Hitchcocks: No
  • Included in Naves: Yes
  • Included in Smiths: Yes
  • Included in Websters: Yes
  • Included in Strongs: Yes
  • Included in Thayers: No
  • Included in BDB: Yes

Strongs Concordance:

 

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Gallows

Heb. ets, meaning "a tree" (Esther 6:4), a post or gibbet. In Genesis 40:19 and Deuteronomy 21:22 the word is rendered "tree."


Naves Topical Index
Gallows

Used for execution of criminals
Esther 2:23; Esther 5:14; Esther 6:4; Esther 7:9-10; Esther 9:13; Esther 9:25

Reproach of being hanged upon
Galatians 3:13
Punishment


Smith's Bible Dictionary
Gallows

Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Gallows

GAL'LOWS, noun singular. [Gallows is in the singular number and should be preceded by a, a gallows The plural is gallowses.]

1. An instrument of punishment whereon criminals are executed by hanging. It consists of two posts and a cross beam on the top, to which the criminal is suspended by a rope fastened round his neck.

2. A wretch that deserves the gallows [Not used.]


Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Gallowsfree

GAL'LOWSFREE, adjective Free from danger of the gallows.