rebuke, reprove

Definition

The term “rebuke” refers to correcting someone verbally, usually with sternness or force.

• The New Testament commands Christians to rebuke other believers when they are clearly disobeying God.
• The book of Proverbs instructs parents to rebuke their children when they are disobedient.
• A rebuke is typically given to prevent those who committed a wrong from further involving themselves in sin.
• This could be translated by “sternly correct” or “admonish.”
• The phrase “a rebuke” could be translated by “a stern correction” or “a strong criticism.”
• “Without rebuke” could be translated as “without admonishing” or “without criticism.”

(See also admonish, disobey)

Bible References

• Genesis 21:25
• Mark 1:23-26
• Mark 16:14
• Matthew 8:26-27
• Matthew 17:17-18

Word Data

• Strong’s: H1605, H1606, H2778, H2781, H3198, H4045, H4148, H8156, H8433, G16490, G16510, G19690, G20080, G36790