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NASB | Proverbs 23:13 ¶ Do not hold back discipline from the child, Although you strike him with the rod, he will not die. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 23:13 ¶ Do not withhold discipline from the child; If you swat him with a reed-like rod [applied with godly wisdom], he will not die. |
Bible Question: There is some verse somewhere in the bible stating to beat your child with a rod. Should people actually beat with a rod or ruler or stick. I would never but know of some people who do based on this bible verse. please let me know. |
Bible Answer: Word study ... shebet is the word for rod ... It means rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe. It is an instrument of discipline. The hand should be not used to discipline. Searcher |