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This was a punishment inflicted by the Romans. The culprit was stripped and stretched by cords or thongs on a frame, and beaten with a whip or a rod. From about B.C. 300 Roman citizens were exempt from scourging. Paul availed himself of this privilege when he was about to be 'examined' under this punishment. Acts 22: 24-
29. But he was thrice beaten with rods. 2 Cor. 11: 25. The Lord was subject to the pain and indignity of scourging. John 19: 1.