Holy Scripture
4 Maccabees 10:5
Source: Septuagint
Original
5But they, highly incensed at his boldness of speech, dislocated his hands and feet with racking engines, and wrenching them from their sockets, dismembered him.
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3I abjure not the noble relationship of my brethren.
4Now then, whatever instrument of vengeance ye have, apply it to my body, for ye are not able to touch, even if ye wish it, my soul.
— 4 Maccabees 10:5 —
6And they dragged round his fingers, and his arms, and his legs, and his ankles.
7And not being able by any means to strangle him, they tore off his skin, together with the extreme tips of his fingers, flayed him, and then haled him to the wheel;