Definition and Usage:
The term "chide" refers to the act of scolding, rebuking, or expressing disapproval. In the context of the Bible, it often involves a verbal correction or reprimand, typically from a position of authority or moral high ground. The word is used to describe interactions where one party is admonished for their behavior or attitude.

Biblical References:
The concept of chiding appears in several passages throughout the Bible, often illustrating moments of divine or human correction. While the specific term "chide" may not always be used in modern translations, the essence of the action is present in various narratives and teachings.

1. Exodus 17:2 :
"So the people contended with Moses, 'Give us water to drink.' 'Why do you contend with me?' Moses replied. 'Why do you test the LORD?'"

In this passage, the Israelites chide Moses due to their lack of water in the wilderness. Moses responds by highlighting their contentious attitude and their testing of the LORD. This interaction underscores the theme of human impatience and divine testing.

2. Psalm 103:9 :
"He will not always accuse us, nor harbor His anger forever."

Here, the psalmist speaks of God's merciful nature, indicating that while God may chide or accuse, His anger is not eternal. This reflects the balance between divine justice and mercy, emphasizing God's willingness to forgive and restore.

3. Job 9:3 :
"If one wished to contend with Him, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand."

Job acknowledges the futility of chiding or contending with God, recognizing the vast difference between human and divine wisdom. This passage highlights the humility required in approaching God and the recognition of His supreme authority.

Theological Implications:
Chiding in the Bible often serves as a mechanism for correction and instruction. It is a tool used by God, prophets, and leaders to guide individuals and communities back to righteousness. The act of chiding is not merely punitive but is intended to bring about repentance and growth.

From a theological perspective, chiding reflects God's desire for His people to live according to His statutes and to maintain a relationship with Him. It is an expression of His love and concern, as He seeks to correct and guide His children. The Bible presents chiding as a necessary aspect of spiritual discipline, encouraging believers to accept correction with humility and a willingness to change.

Practical Application:
For believers, understanding the concept of chiding is essential in both receiving and giving correction. It calls for a heart that is open to instruction and a spirit that is willing to change. When chiding others, it should be done with love, patience, and a desire for the other person's growth, reflecting the character of God.

In personal spiritual life, believers are encouraged to be receptive to God's chiding through Scripture, prayer, and the counsel of fellow Christians. This openness to correction is vital for spiritual maturity and alignment with God's will.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) To rebuke; to reprove; to scold; to find fault with.

2. (p. pr. & vb. n.) Fig.: To be noisy about; to chafe against.

3. (v. i.) To utter words of disapprobation and displeasure; to find fault; to contend angrily.

4. (v. i.) To make a clamorous noise; to chafe.

5. (n.) A continuous noise or murmur.

CHIDE

chid: Only in the Old Testament, translating Hebrew ribh, a word which is more frequently rendered "strive." Since in Genesis 31:36 Judges 8:1 Psalm 103:9, the strife is one of words, it means in these passages, "scold," or "sharply censure," and is applied either to mutinous protests and reproaches of inferiors to a superior, or, as in the last of these passages, to rebukes administered by a superior to inferiors.

1969. epiplesso -- to strike at, to rebuke (with words)
... rebuke (with words). Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epiplesso Phonetic Spelling:
(ep-ee-place'-so) Short Definition: I rebuke, chide, reprove Definition ...
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2008. epitimao -- to honor, to mete out due measure, hence to ...
... hence to censure. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epitimao Phonetic Spelling:
(ep-ee-tee-mah'-o) Short Definition: I rebuke, chide, admonish, warn ...
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3679. oneidizo -- to reproach
... defame, reproach, revile. From oneidos; to defame, ie Rail at, chide, taunt -- cast
in teeth, (suffer) reproach, revile, upbraid. see GREEK oneidos. ...
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7378. rib -- to strive, contend
... adversary, chide, complain, contend, debate, ever, lay wait, plead,. Or ruwb
{roob}; a primitive root; properly, to toss, ie Grapple ...
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1605. gaar -- to rebuke
... 1). corrupt, rebuke, reprove. A primitive root; to chide -- corrupt, rebuke,
reprove. 1604, 1605. gaar. 1606 . Strong's Numbers.
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Psalm CXLVI.
... There are two things, a soul and a body. The soul I chide, the body I:praise: the
soul I chide, because it is sinful; the body I praise, because it is sound. ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxlvi.htm

The Water-Fall
... Here flowing fall,. And chide [128] and call,. As if his liquid, loose retinue
[129] stay'd. ... Footnotes: [128] chide, make a ringing sound. ...
/.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/cxx the water-fall.htm

The Unmistakable Honesty of the Writers of the Bible Attests to ...
... Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we
may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? ...
/.../the divine inspiration of the bible/chapter three the unmistakable honesty.htm

Night
... "Rachel! Rachel!" he was saying, "why didst thou not go to my father as I bade
thee? Nay, I do not chide thee. ... "Nay, I do not chide thee. ...
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The First Commandment
... devotion than some Christians do the true God. O let us chide ourselves;
did I say chide? Let us abhor ourselves for our deadness ...
/.../watson/the ten commandments/2 1 the first commandment.htm

"It is I, be not Afraid. " Extracted from Knox's Admonition to ...
... And this is most evident in Moses, and in the afflicted church under him when Moses
himself was in such despair, that he was bold to chide with God, saying ...
/.../knox/the pulpit of the reformation nos 1 2 and 3 /it is i be not.htm

The Providence Before us May have a Special Tendency to Improve ...
... In many other Afflictions there is such a Mixture of human Interposition, that we
are ready to imagine, we may be allowed to complain, and to chide a little. ...
/.../4 the providence before us.htm

Of the Apostle's Language Concerning Food.
... Thus he knew how to chide certain restricters and interdicters of food, such as
abstained from it of contempt, not of duty; but to approve such as did so to ...
/.../chapter xv of the apostles language.htm

The Importance of Leading a Heavenly Life Upon Earth.
... how then shall Pharaoh hear me?" I require thee, reader, as ever thou hopest for
a part in this glory, that thou presently take thy heart to task, chide it for ...
/.../baxter/the saints everlasting rest/chapter xi the importance of.htm

The Praetorian and the Apostle
... smil'd or frown'd To watch thy audience, soon and late, With scroll and style
embattl'd round In barbarous accents ply debate; While this would chide, and that ...
/.../moule/philippian studies/the praetorian and the apostle.htm

Chide (3 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. CHIDE. ...Chide (3 Occurrences). Exodus 17:2 Wherefore
the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. ...
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Chid (3 Occurrences)
... calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they
did chide with him sharply. (Root in KJV JPS ASV WBS). ...
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Tempt (18 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). Exodus 17:2 Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give
us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? ...
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Chode (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The old imp. of chide. See Chide. Multi-Version
Concordance Chode (2 Occurrences). Genesis 31:36 And ...
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Upbraid (2 Occurrences)
... of, before the thing imputed. 2. (vt) To reprove severely; to rebuke; to
chide. 3. (vt) To treat with contempt. 4. (vt) To object ...
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Wentest (16 Occurrences)
... when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with
him sharply. (KJV JPS ASV WBS). 1 Samuel 10:2 When thou art ...
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Tongue (160 Occurrences)
... the upper main piece of a mast composed of several pieces. 19. (n.) Same as Reed,
n., 5. 20. (vt) To speak; to utter. 21. (vt) To chide; to scold. 22. ...
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Rebuke (77 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To check, silence, or put down, with reproof; to restrain by expression
of disapprobation; to reprehend sharply and summarily; to chide; to reprove; to ...
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Reprove (35 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To convince. 2. (vt) To disprove; to refute. 3.
(vt) To chide to the face as blameworthy; to accuse as guilty; to censure. ...
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Reprimand (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) Severe or formal reproof; strong rebuke. 2. (n.) To reprove severely;
to reprehend; to chide for a fault; to censure formally. ...
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