Meaning
Scourging is the act of beating a person with a whip or other instrument as a form of punishment.
Biblical Usage
Jesus was scourged by order of Pontius Pilate before being delivered to be crucified. Scourging was also used as a punishment in the Roman world.
The apostle Paul referred to receiving this punishment on several occasions.
Key References
- Matthew 27:26
- Mark 15:15
- John 19:1
- Acts 16:22-23
- Acts 22:24-25
- 2 Corinthians 11:24-25
- Isaiah 53:5
Related Terms
- Jesus Christ
- Pontius Pilate
- Crucifixion
- Punishment
- Stripes