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# rebuke, reprove
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## Definition:
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The term “rebuke” refers to correcting someone verbally, usually with sternness or force.
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* The New Testament commands Christians to rebuke other believers when they are clearly disobeying God.
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* The book of Proverbs instructs parents to rebuke their children when they are disobedient.
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* A rebuke is typically given to prevent those who committed a wrong from further involving themselves in sin.
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* This could be translated by “sternly correct” or “admonish.”
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* The phrase “a rebuke” could be translated by “a stern correction” or “a strong criticism.”
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* “Without rebuke” could be translated as “without admonishing” or “without criticism.”
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(See also [admonish](../other/admonish.md), [disobey](../other/disobey.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [Genesis 21:25](rc://en/tn/help/gen/21/25)
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* [Mark 1:23-26](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/01/23)
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* [Mark 16:14](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/16/14)
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* [Matthew 8:26-27](rc://en/tn/help/mat/08/26)
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* [Matthew 17:17-18](rc://en/tn/help/mat/17/17)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’s: H1605, H1606, H2778, H2781, H3198, H4045, H4148, H8156, H8433, G1649, G1651, G1969, G2008, G3679
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