The term "chastiseth" is an archaic form of the word "chastise," which means to discipline, correct, or rebuke. In the context of the Bible, chastisement is often understood as a form of divine discipline intended to guide believers towards righteousness and spiritual growth. The concept of chastisement is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, reflecting God's love and concern for His people.

Biblical Context

Chastisement is frequently mentioned in the Scriptures as a means by which God disciplines His children. It is portrayed as an expression of His love and a tool for spiritual development. The Berean Standard Bible provides several passages that highlight this theme:

1. Proverbs 3:11-12 : "My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline, and do not loathe His reproof; for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights." This passage underscores the idea that divine discipline is an act of love, akin to a father's correction of his child.

2. Hebrews 12:5-6 : "And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: 'My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.'" Here, the author of Hebrews reiterates the teaching from Proverbs, emphasizing that God's chastisement is a sign of His paternal care and acceptance.

3. Revelation 3:19 : "Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent." In this verse, Jesus speaks to the church in Laodicea, reminding them that His rebuke and discipline are motivated by love and are intended to lead them to repentance.

Theological Significance

From a theological perspective, chastisement serves several purposes in the life of a believer:

· Correction and Instruction: Chastisement is a means by which God corrects His people, steering them away from sin and towards holiness. It serves as a form of instruction, teaching believers the ways of righteousness.

· Testing and Refinement: Just as gold is refined by fire, believers are refined through the trials and disciplines they endure. Chastisement tests faith, builds character, and strengthens spiritual resolve.

· Evidence of Sonship: The experience of divine discipline is presented as evidence of one's status as a child of God. As Hebrews 12:7-8 states, "Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons."

Practical Implications

For believers, understanding the role of chastisement in their spiritual journey is crucial. It encourages them to view trials and corrections not as punitive measures but as opportunities for growth and deeper communion with God. Embracing chastisement with humility and a teachable spirit can lead to greater spiritual maturity and alignment with God's will.

In summary, "chastiseth" in the biblical context is a profound expression of God's love and commitment to the spiritual well-being of His people. It is a reminder that divine discipline, though sometimes painful, is ultimately for the believer's good and God's glory.

See, World! Thy Life Assailed.
... Of sin how great the danger, How it excites God's anger, How doth His vengeance
burn How sternly He chastiseth, How His wrath's flood ariseth, Shall I from all ...
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2 Cor. xiii. 1
... speaketh, in this too imitating the Lord of all: because that God also threateneth
indeed continually and warneth often, but not often chastiseth and punisheth ...
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Thanksgiving to God for Deliverance from the Evils Expected Owing ...
... maketh all things, and changeth them; who hath brought light out of darkness; who
leadeth to the gates of hell, and bringeth back; who chastiseth, but killeth ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily xi thanksgiving to god.htm

Of the Two Kinds of Trials, which Come Upon us in a Three-Fold Way ...
... For whom the Lord loveth He chastiseth, and scourgeth every son whom He receiveth.
For what son is there whom the father doth not correct? ...
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1 Cor. xiii. 4
... Thus he said not, "She envieth, indeed, but overcometh envy;" nor, "is arrogant,
but chastiseth that passion;" but, "envieth not, vaunteth not itself, is not ...
/.../homily xxxiii 1 cor xiii.htm

Family Habits.
... a love which owns no law, which is governed by no sense of duty, and which excludes
all discipline; and hence unlike the love of God, who "chastiseth every one ...
/.../philips/the christian home/chapter xvii family habits.htm

Security of Christians.
... O, thought I, these be the men that God hath loved"these be the men that God, though
he chastiseth them, keeps in safety by him, and whom he makes to abide ...
/.../bunyan/the riches of bunyan/xvi security of christians.htm

Psalm L.
... not in their conscience, not in heaven, not in earth: all these things escape Him
not, and universally He doth admonish all; and whenever He chastiseth any on ...
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The Kingdom of God.
... He that made the eye, shall He not see? He that chastiseth the nations;
it is He that teacheth man knowledge: shall He not punish? ...
/.../kingsley/westminster sermons/sermon ix the kingdom of.htm

Faustus States his Objections to the Morality of the Law and the ...
... As it is said in the Old Testament, "Whom the Lord loveth He correcteth, and chastiseth
every son whom He receiveth;" [813] and, "If we receive good at the ...
/.../faustus states his objections to.htm

Chastiseth (3 Occurrences)
...Chastiseth (3 Occurrences). Deuteronomy 8:5 and thou hast known, with thy heart,
that as a man chastiseth his son Jehovah thy God is chastising thee, (YLT). ...
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Chastising (2 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Deuteronomy 8:5 and thou hast known, with thy heart, that as a man
chastiseth his son Jehovah thy God is chastising thee, (YLT). ...
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Teacheth (22 Occurrences)
... (See JPS YLT). Psalms 94:10 He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct?
he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know? (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). ...
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Chastises (1 Occurrence)

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Chastise (21 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Psalms 94:10 He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that
teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know? (Root in KJV ASV WBS RSV). ...
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Correct (14 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Psalms 94:10 He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not
he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know? ...
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Heathen (145 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). Psalms 94:10 He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct?
he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know? (KJV WBS). ...
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