Banishment
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Summary
The punishment of expulsion from one's homeland or community, appearing throughout Scripture from Eden to Patmos.
☩Biblical Examples
Adam and Eve were banished from Eden after their sin, barred from the tree of life. Cain became a fugitive and vagabond after murdering Abel. Jews were expelled from Rome under Claudius, affecting Aquila and Priscilla. The apostle John was exiled to the island of Patmos for his testimony of Jesus.
Key verses:Genesis 3:22-24Genesis 4:14Acts 18:2Revelation 1:9
