3 I don’t renounce the noble relationship of my kindred. (WEB) 4 Now then, whatever instrument of vengeance you have, apply it to my body, for you aren’t able to touch my soul, even if you want to.” (WEB) 5 But they, highly incensed at his boldness of speech, dislocated his hands and feet with racking engines, and wrenching them from their sockets, dismembered him. (WEB)
4 Maccabees 10:3–5
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