The term "correcteth" is an archaic form of the verb "correct," which appears in various translations of the Bible, including older versions like the King James Version. In the context of Scripture, to "correct" often implies the act of chastening, disciplining, or guiding someone back to the right path. This concept is deeply rooted in the biblical understanding of God's relationship with His people, as well as the relationships among individuals within the community of faith.

Biblical Usage and Context

1. Divine Correction: The Bible frequently speaks of God's correction as an expression of His love and care for His people. In the Berean Standard Bible, Hebrews 12:6 states, "For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives." This passage highlights the idea that divine correction is not punitive but rather a form of loving discipline intended to foster spiritual growth and maturity.

2. Parental Correction: The Scriptures also address the role of parents in correcting their children. Proverbs 13:24 says, "He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently." This proverb underscores the importance of correction in the upbringing of children, suggesting that loving discipline is essential for their development and well-being.

3. Wisdom and Correction: The Book of Proverbs frequently associates correction with wisdom. Proverbs 12:1 states, "Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid." This verse implies that a willingness to accept correction is a mark of wisdom and a desire for knowledge, while rejecting correction is seen as foolishness.

4. Community and Correction: In the New Testament, correction within the Christian community is addressed as a means of maintaining purity and unity. Galatians 6:1 advises, "Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness." This instruction emphasizes the need for gentle and loving correction among believers, aiming for restoration rather than condemnation.

5. Self-Correction: The Bible also encourages self-examination and self-correction. In 1 Corinthians 11:31-32 , Paul writes, "Now if we judged ourselves properly, we would not come under judgment. But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world." This passage suggests that self-correction is a proactive way to align oneself with God's standards and avoid His judgment.

Theological Implications

The concept of correction in the Bible is closely tied to the themes of love, discipline, and growth. It reflects the belief that God, as a loving Father, corrects His children to guide them toward righteousness and holiness. Similarly, human relationships, whether between parents and children or among members of the Christian community, are to be marked by correction that is motivated by love and aimed at restoration.

Correction is not merely about pointing out faults but is an integral part of the sanctification process, helping believers to conform more closely to the image of Christ. It is a reminder that God's ultimate goal in correction is not punishment but transformation and redemption.

Whether the Beatitudes are Suitably Enumerated?
... Objection 4: Further, many other beatitudes are mentioned in Holy Writ. Thus, it
is written (Job 5:17): "Blessed is the man whom God correcteth"; and (Ps. ...
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The Worst Things Work for Good to the Godly
... "Happy is the man whom God correcteth" (Job 5:17). What politician or moralist ever
placed happiness in the cross? ... "Happy is the man whom God correcteth.". ...
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Treatise ii. On the Dress of virgins.
... warning us: "My son, despise not thou the discipline of the Lord, nor faint when
thou art rebuked of Him: for whom the Lord loveth He correcteth." [3176] But ...
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The General Service to the Venerated and vivifying Cross.
... My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction;
for whom the Lord loveth He correcteth," even as a father the son in whom ...
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Chapter xx.
... to them that hate you, and pray for them [188] which persecute you;" and yet it
is said of Him by the prophet, "For whom the Lord loveth He correcteth; yea, He ...
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Meditations for the Sick.
... 2. God sendeth affliction to seal unto us our adoption, for "every child whom God
loveth, he correcteth; and he is a bastard that is not corrected." (Hebrews 12 ...
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The Peaceable Fruits of Sorrows Rightly Borne
... RIGHTLY BORNE. 'Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore
despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: 18. For ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the peaceable fruits of sorrows.htm

The Gifts of Heavenly Wisdom
... of His correction: 12. For whom the Lord loveth He correcteth; even as a
father the son in whom he delighteth.13. Happy is the man ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the gifts of heavenly wisdom.htm

Hear, O My People, and I Will Speak
... Howbeit since grace correcteth the perverseness of nature, and tasteth in a better
manner, it shall not be long, till somewhere we disclose them. ...
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August 6 Morning
... AUGUST 6 MORNING. Whom the Lord loveth he correcteth."PROV.3:12. See now
that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I ...
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Correcteth (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Correcteth (3 Occurrences). ... Proverbs 3:12 For whom the
LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. ...
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Delighteth (23 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 3:12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even
as a father the son in whom he delighteth. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). ...
/d/delighteth.htm - 13k

Correcting (2 Occurrences)

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Corrects (4 Occurrences)
... Almighty. (WEB NIV). Proverbs 3:12 For whom the LORD loveth He correcteth,
even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. (See NAS). ...
/c/corrects.htm - 7k

Corrected (7 Occurrences)

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Scoffer (11 Occurrences)
... Scoffer (11 Occurrences). Proverbs 9:7 He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself
reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man 'getteth' himself a blot. ...
/s/scoffer.htm - 9k

Reviling (47 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Proverbs 9:7 He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And
he that reproveth a wicked man 'getteth' himself a blot. (ASV). ...
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Loveth (88 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 3:12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father
the son in whom he delighteth. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Becometh (82 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Proverbs 9:7 He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And
he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot. (See JPS). ...
/b/becometh.htm - 30k

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