en_tw/bible/other/rebuke.md

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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."
• To "convict" someone is to present evidence that that person is guilty of an evil deed.

(See also admonish, disobey)

Bible References:

• Mark 01:23-26
• Mark 16:14
• Matthew 08:26-27
• Matthew 17:17-18

Word Data:

• Strong's: H1605, H1606, H2778, H2781, H3198, H3256, H4045, H4148, H8156, H8433, G1649, G1651, G1969, G2008, G3679