Dict: smith - CUTTINGS

smith:

CUTTINGS IN THE FLESH @ - Cuttings in the flesh, or the laceration of one’s body for the "propitiation of their gods," (Kings:18:28) constituted a prominent feature of idolatrous worship, especially among the Syrians. The Israelites were prohibited from indulging in such practices. kjv@Leviticus:19:28 kjv@Leviticus:21:5 kjv@Leviticus:14:1 ; kjv@Jeremiah:16:6)