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Smiths Bible Dictionary
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Citizenship The use of this term in Scripture has exclusive reference to the usages of the Roman empire. The privilege of Roman citizenship was originally acquired in various ways, as by purchase, Ac 22:28 by military services, by favor or by manumission. The right once obtained descended to a man's children. Ac 22:28 Among the privileges attached to citizenship we may note that a man could not be bound or imprisoned without a formal trial, Ac 22:29 still less be scourged. Ac 16:37 Cic. in Verr. v. 63,66. Another privilege attaching to citizenship was the appeal from a provincial tribunal to the emperor at Rome. Ac 25:11 |
Smith, William, Dr "Definition for 'Citizenship' Smiths Bible Dictionary".
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