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Hanes A place in Egypt mentioned only in Isa 30:4 in connection with a reproof given to the Jews for trusting in Egypt. It was considered the same as Tahpanhes, a fortified town on the eastern frontier, but has been also identified as Ahnas-el-Medeeneh, 70 miles from Cairo. Hanging (1.) As a punishment - a mark of infamy inflicted on the dead bodies of criminals (Deu 21:23) rather than our modern mode of punishment.

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