# rebuke #

## Definition: ##

To rebuke is to give someone a stern verbal correction, often in order to help that person turn away from sin. Such a correction is a rebuke.

* 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 [[../other/admonish.md]], [[../other/disobey.md]])

## Bible References: ##

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