Bastinado
beating, a mode of punishment common in the East. It is referred
to by "the rod of correction" (Prov. 22:15), "scourging" (Lev.
19:20), "chastising" (Deut. 22:18). The number of blows could
not exceed forty (Deut. 25:2, 3).
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Bastinado' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.