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# rebuke #
## Definition: ##
To rebuke is to give someone a stern verbal correction, often in order to help that person turn away from sin.
* 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 the one who committed the wrong from involving themselves further 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](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/01/23)
* [Mark 16:14-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/16/14)
* [Matthew 08:26-27](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/08/26)
* [Matthew 17:17-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/17/17)