# rebuke

## 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](../other/admonish.md), [disobey](../other/disobey.md))

## Bible References:

* [Mark 01:23-26](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/01/23)
* [Mark 16:14](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/16/14)
* [Matthew 08:26-27](rc://en/tn/help/mat/08/26)
* [Matthew 17:17-18](rc://en/tn/help/mat/17/17)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H1605, H1606, H2778, H2781, H3198, H4045, H4148, H8156, H8433, G1649, G1651, G1969, G2008, G3679
