BEHEAD

Behead. Behead
A method of taking away life practised among the Egyptians (Gen. 40:17-19). There are instances of this mode of punishment also among the Hebrews (2 Sam. 4:8; 20:21,22; 2 Kings 10:6-8). It is also mentioned in the New Testament (Matt. 14:8-12; Acts 12:2).

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Be‐head″ (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Beheaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Beheading.] [[OE. bihefden, AS. beheáfdian; pref. be- + heáfod head. See Head.]] To sever the head from; to take off the head of.