The term "mulcted" refers to the act of imposing a fine or penalty, often in the form of a monetary payment, as a form of punishment or restitution. While the specific term "mulcted" does not appear in the Bible, the concept of imposing fines or penalties is present in various passages, particularly in the context of the Mosaic Law.

Biblical Context

In the Old Testament, the Law given to Moses includes several instances where fines or penalties are prescribed as a form of justice or restitution. These laws were part of the civil and moral code that governed the Israelite community, ensuring order and fairness in social and economic interactions.

Exodus 21:22-25 : "If men who are fighting strike a pregnant woman and her child is born prematurely, but there is no further injury, he shall surely be fined as the woman’s husband demands and as the court allows. But if a serious injury results, then you must require a life for a life—eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, and stripe for stripe."

This passage illustrates the principle of restitution and proportional justice. The fine imposed is determined by the husband and the court, reflecting a system where penalties are used to address harm and ensure justice.

Deuteronomy 22:19 : "They are also to fine him a hundred shekels of silver and give them to the young woman’s father, because this man has given an Israelite virgin a bad name. She will remain his wife; he must not divorce her as long as he lives."

Here, the fine serves as both a punishment for slander and a means of compensating the wronged party. The imposition of a monetary penalty underscores the seriousness of the offense and the importance of protecting one's reputation and honor within the community.

Theological Implications

The use of fines and penalties in the Mosaic Law reflects the broader biblical principles of justice, restitution, and accountability. These laws were designed to maintain social order and reflect God's character as a just and righteous judge. The concept of being "mulcted" or fined serves as a tangible reminder of the consequences of sin and wrongdoing, emphasizing the need for repentance and reconciliation.

In the New Testament, while the specific practice of imposing fines is not emphasized, the principles of justice and restitution continue to be upheld. Believers are called to live in harmony, seek forgiveness, and make amends for wrongs committed against others (Matthew 5:23-24).

Conclusion

The concept of being mulcted, though not explicitly named in Scripture, is embedded within the biblical framework of justice and restitution. It serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and the need for a just response to wrongdoing, reflecting the character of God as both just and merciful.(imp. & p. p.) of Mulct.MULCTED

mulk'-ted (`anash, "to be punished," "fined"): "The simple pass on, and are mulcted" (Proverbs 22:3 the Revised Version margin, the Revised Version (British and American) "suffer for it," the King James Version "are punished").

Whether Charity Can Decrease?
... So too, venial sin does not merit diminution of charity; for when a man offends
in a small matter he does not deserve to be mulcted in a great matter. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether charity can decrease.htm

The Puritan Beginnings of the Church in virginia ---Its Decline ...
... on a charge of conspiracy, when milder counsels prevailed, and he was brought to
Virginia, where he was tried and acquitted and his adversary mulcted in damages ...
/.../bacon/a history of american christianity/chapter v the puritan beginnings.htm

Professions of Some Kinds Allied to Idolatry. Of Astrology in ...
... [217] Both he and that other magician, who was with Sergius Paulus, (since he began
opposing himself to the same apostles) was mulcted with loss of eyes. ...
/.../tertullian/on idolatry/chapter ix professions of some kinds.htm

Epistle Xlvii. To the Clergy of the Church of Salona .
... If by any chance he should in any way whatever neglect to obey, his contumacy will
in every way be mulcted with the utmost rigour of canonical punishment. ...
/.../gregory/the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xlvii to the clergy.htm

Epistle xxxiv. To Venantius, Ex-Monk, Patrician of Syracuse .
... afterwards, overcome by diabolical persuasion, he withheld. But by what death
he was mulcted thou knowest. If then he was deserving of ...
/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xxxiv to venantius ex-monk.htm

Concerning Wilful Murderers Let them Remain Prostrators; but at ...
... Wherefore the synod subjected the soldier to the canonical penance and the bishop
it mulcted for a certain time, bidding him cease from the exercise of his ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xxii concerning wilful murderers.htm

Whether Vengeance Should be Wrought by Means of Punishments ...
... slavery," and "imprisonment," whereby he is deprived of freedom; "exile" whereby
he is banished from his country; "fines," whereby he is mulcted in his riches ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether vengeance should be wrought.htm

Kumaon.
... Under native rule the high-caste spirit had full scope, for we are told that for
murder a Brahman was banished, and a Rajpoot heavily mulcted; while other ...
/.../kennedy/life and work in benares and kumaon 1839-1877/chapter xx kumaon.htm

The Exhortation of the Last HomilyIs Continued in This. ...
... 1250] results from it. 13. Some one is mulcted in property: he becomes sad,
but this does not make good his loss. Some one hath lost ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily v the exhortation of.htm

Again on the Calamity of the City of Antioch. ...
... Hast thou given an alms? Think not of the outlay, but of the produce which
arises from the outlay. Hast thou been mulcted of money? ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily xv again on the.htm

Mulcted
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Mulct. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
MULCTED. mulk'-ted (`anash, "to be punished," "fined ...
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Mule (9 Occurrences)

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Forfeit (12 Occurrences)
... his own self" for "lose himself or be cast away" (Luke 9:25, heauton de apolesas
e zemiotheis; zemioo is the Septuagint for `anash, "to be mulcted," or "fined ...
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Mulberry-trees (4 Occurrences)
Mulberry-trees. Mulberry-tree, Mulberry-trees. Mulcted . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(See JPS ASV DBY). Mulberry-tree, Mulberry-trees. Mulcted . ...
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Condemn (43 Occurrences)
... (2) `anash, "to fine." "Condemned the land" (2 Chronicles 36:3 the King James Version;
the King James Version margin "mulcted"; the Revised Version (British ...
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Condemnation (30 Occurrences)
... (2) `anash, "to fine." "Condemned the land" (2 Chronicles 36:3 the King James Version;
the King James Version margin "mulcted"; the Revised Version (British ...
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