Gallows
Bible Usage:
- gallows used 8 times.
- First Reference: Esther 5:14
- Last Reference: Esther 9:25
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:
- H6086 Used 8 times
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.
Bible Usage:
- gallows used 8 times.
- First Reference: Esther 5:14
- Last Reference: Esther 9:25
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:
- H6086 Used 8 times