Topical Encyclopedia Reproof, in the biblical context, refers to the act of expressing disapproval or correction, often with the intention of guiding someone back to a righteous path. It is a significant theme throughout the Scriptures, emphasizing the importance of discipline, wisdom, and moral integrity.Old Testament Context In the Old Testament, reproof is closely associated with wisdom literature, particularly in the Book of Proverbs. Proverbs 1:23 states, "If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you; I would have made my words known to you." Here, reproof is linked with repentance and the promise of divine wisdom. The wise person is one who heeds reproof, as seen in Proverbs 9:8 : "Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you." Reproof is also seen as a tool for instruction and growth. Proverbs 15:31 declares, "He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise." This suggests that accepting correction is a pathway to wisdom and understanding. Conversely, rejecting reproof is associated with folly and destruction, as noted in Proverbs 12:1 : "Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid." New Testament Context In the New Testament, reproof continues to play a vital role in the life of believers and the church. The Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of reproof in the context of church leadership and community life. In 2 Timothy 3:16 , Paul writes, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness." Here, reproof is part of the broader purpose of Scripture, serving as a means to correct and guide believers in their spiritual journey. Reproof is also a responsibility of church leaders. In Titus 1:13 , Paul instructs, "This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith." This highlights the role of reproof in maintaining doctrinal purity and spiritual health within the church. Theological Implications Theologically, reproof is an expression of God's love and care for His people. Hebrews 12:5-6 reminds believers, "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.'" Reproof, therefore, is not merely punitive but is intended for the believer's growth and maturity in faith. Practical Application In practical terms, reproof requires humility and a willingness to accept correction. It is an essential aspect of discipleship and community life, fostering accountability and spiritual growth. Believers are encouraged to approach reproof with a spirit of love and gentleness, as instructed in Galatians 6:1 : "Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted." Reproof, when administered and received in a spirit of love and humility, serves as a powerful tool for personal and communal transformation, aligning believers more closely with the character and will of God. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) An expression of blame or censure; especially, blame expressed to the face; censure for a fault; chiding; reproach.2. (n.) Refutation; confutation; contradiction. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia REPROOF; REPROVEre-proof', re-proov': "Reprove" in Elizabethan English had a variety of meanings ("reject" "disprove" "convince," "rebuke"), with "put to the proof" (see 2 Timothy 4:2 the Revised Version margin) as the force common to all, although in modern English the word means only "rebuke" (with a connotation of deliberateness). the King James Version uses the word chiefly (and the Revised Version (British and American) exclusively, except in 2 Esdras 12:32; 14:13; 2 Maccabees 4:33) for yakhach, and elegcho, words that have very much the same ambiguities of meaning. Hence, a fairly easy rendition into English was possible, but the result included all the ambiguities of the original, and to modern readers such a passage as "But your reproof, what doth it reprove? Do ye think to reprove words" (Job 6:25, 26 the American Standard Revised Version) is virtually incomprehensible. The meaning is, approximately: "What do your rebukes prove? Are you quibbling about words?" In John 16:8 no single word in modern English will translate elegcho, and "reprove" (the King James Version), "convince" (King James Version margin), and "convict" (Revised Version) are all unsatisfactory. The sense is: "The Spirit will teach men the true meaning of these three words: sin, righteousness, judgment." Greek 1649. elegxis -- reproof ... reproof. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: elegxis Phonetic Spelling: (el'-eng-xis) Short Definition: rebuke, reproof, refutation Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1649.htm - 6k 1649a. elegmos -- reproof 1650. elegchos -- a proof, test Strong's Hebrew 8433b. tokachath -- argument, reproof... 8433a, 8433b. tokachath. 8434 . argument, reproof. Transliteration: tokachath Short Definition: reproof. Word Origin from yakach ... /hebrew/8433b.htm - 5k 4148. musar -- discipline, chastening, correction 1606. gearah -- a rebuke 8434. Tolad -- a city in Simeon 2617. checed -- goodness, kindness 4045. migereth -- a rebuke 3198. yakach -- to decide, adjudge, prove 8433. towkechah -- rebuke, correction Library The Sluggard's Reproof Psalm 141. 2-5. Watchfulness, and Brotherly Reproof. Bishops and Deacons; Christian Reproof. Psalm 141 Watchfulness and Brotherly Reproof. Watchfulness and Brotherly Reproof. Ps. 141. Of the Anger of God and the Punishment of Sins, and a Recital of ... The Arrest of Christ. --Peter's Haste, and Its Reproof. --The ... Twelfth Day. Fidelity in Rebuke. Wisdom's Call The Importance of Being Willing to Learn Thesaurus Reproof (29 Occurrences)... 2. (n.) Refutation; confutation; contradiction. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. REPROOF; REPROVE. ... Multi-Version Concordance Reproof (29 Occurrences). ... /r/reproof.htm - 15k Correction (26 Occurrences) Rebuke (77 Occurrences) Reprove (35 Occurrences) Refuseth (22 Occurrences) Instruction (117 Occurrences) Discipline (63 Occurrences) Getteth (11 Occurrences) Forsaketh (17 Occurrences) Forsakes (7 Occurrences) Resources Do Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 contradict? How can both verses be true? | GotQuestions.orgWhat are the different theories of biblical inspiration? | GotQuestions.org What does it mean that the Holy Spirit will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment? | GotQuestions.org Reproof: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Reproof (29 Occurrences)2 Timothy 3:16 2 Peter 2:16 Job 6:25 Job 6:26 Job 20:3 Job 26:11 Psalms 73:14 Proverbs 1:23 Proverbs 1:25 Proverbs 1:30 Proverbs 3:11 Proverbs 5:12 Proverbs 9:8 Proverbs 10:17 Proverbs 12:1 Proverbs 13:18 Proverbs 15:5 Proverbs 15:10 Proverbs 15:31 Proverbs 15:32 Proverbs 17:10 Proverbs 19:25 Proverbs 27:5 Proverbs 29:1 Proverbs 29:15 Hosea 4:4 Hosea 5:9 Habakkuk 1:12 Habakkuk 2:1 Subtopics Reproof of Those Who offend, a Warning to Others Reproof: A Proof of Faithful Friendship Reproof: Attention to a Proof of Prudence Reproof: Christ Gives, in Love Reproof: Contempt of, Leads to Remorse Reproof: Declared to Be: An Excellent Oil Reproof: Declared to Be: Better than Secret Love Reproof: Declared to Be: Better than the Praise of Fools Reproof: Declared to Be: More Profitable to Saints, than Stripes to a Fool Reproof: Despised by the Israelites Reproof: Despised by the Jewish Leaders Reproof: Despised by the People of Nazareth Reproof: Eventually Brings More Respect than Flattery Reproof: Faithfulness in a Prophet of Judah, of Jeroboam Reproof: Faithfulness in Amos, of the Israelites Reproof: Faithfulness in Azariah, of Asa Reproof: Faithfulness in Azariah, of Uzziah Reproof: Faithfulness in Daniel, of Belshazzar Reproof: Faithfulness in Daniel, of Nebuchadnezzar Reproof: Faithfulness in Elijah, of Ahab Reproof: Faithfulness in Elijah, of Ahaziah Reproof: Faithfulness in Elisha, of Gehazi Reproof: Faithfulness in Elisha, of Hazael Reproof: Faithfulness in Elisha, of Jehoram Reproof: Faithfulness in Elisha, of Jeroboam Reproof: Faithfulness in Ezra, of the Men of Judah and Benjamin Reproof: Faithfulness in Hanani, of Asa Reproof: Faithfulness in Isaiah, of Hezekiah Reproof: Faithfulness in Israelites, of the Tribe of Benjamin Reproof: Faithfulness in Israelites, of the Two and One-Half Tribes Reproof: Faithfulness in Jehoash, of Jehoiada Reproof: Faithfulness in Jehu, of Jehoshaphat Reproof: Faithfulness in Jeremiah, of the Cities of Judah Reproof: Faithfulness in Jesus Reproof: Faithfulness in Jesus, of the Pharisees Reproof: Faithfulness in Jesus, of the Scribes and Pharisees Reproof: Faithfulness in Joab, of David Reproof: Faithfulness in John the Baptist, of Herod Antipas Reproof: Faithfulness in John the Baptist, of the Jews Reproof: Faithfulness in Jonathan, of Saul Reproof: Faithfulness in Micaiah, of Ahab Reproof: Faithfulness in Moses, of Eleazar Reproof: Faithfulness in Moses, of Korah Reproof: Faithfulness in Moses, of Pharaoh Reproof: Faithfulness in Moses, of the Israelites Reproof: Faithfulness in Nathan, of David Reproof: Faithfulness in Nehemiah, of the Jews Reproof: Faithfulness in Oded, of the People of Samaria Reproof: Faithfulness In of the Barren Fig Tree Reproof: Faithfulness In of the King's Feast Reproof: Faithfulness In of the Two Sons Reproof: Faithfulness In of the Vineyard Reproof: Faithfulness in Paul and Silas, of the Magistrates of Philippi Reproof: Faithfulness in Paul, of Ananias, the High Priest Reproof: Faithfulness in Paul, of Elymas (Bar-Jesus), the Sorcerer Reproof: Faithfulness in Peter, of Simon, the Sorcerer Reproof: Faithfulness in Samuel, of Saul Reproof: Faithfulness in Shemaiah, of Rehoboam Reproof: Faithfulness in Stephen, of the High Priest Reproof: Faithfulness in The Prophet Gad, of David Reproof: Faithfulness in The Withering of the Fig Tree Reproof: Faithfulness in Zechariah, of the Princes of Judah Reproof: General Scriptures Concerning Reproof: God Gives Reproof to his own Children Reproof: God Gives, to the Wicked Reproof: Hatred of, a Proof of Brutishness Reproof: Hatred of, Leads to Destruction Reproof: Hypocrites not Qualified to Give Reproof: Leads to Understanding Reproof: Ministers are Empowered to Give Reproof: Ministers are Sent to Give Reproof: Ministers should Give with all Authority Reproof: Ministers should Give with Christian Love Reproof: Ministers should Give with Longsuffering Reproof: Ministers should Give: Fearlessly Reproof: Ministers should Give: Openly Reproof: Ministers should Give: Sharply, If Necessary Reproof: Ministers should Give: Unreservedly Reproof: On Account of Fearfulness Reproof: On Account of Hardness of Heart Reproof: On Account of Hypocrisy Reproof: On Account of Impenitence Reproof: On Account of not Understanding Reproof: On Account of Oppressing out Brethren Reproof: On Account of Reviling Christ Reproof: On Account of Sinful Practices Reproof: On Account of Unbelief Reproof: On Account of Unruly Conduct Reproof: On Account of Vain Boasting Reproof: Rejection of, Leads to Error Reproof: Saints should Delight in Those Who Give Reproof: Saints should Give No Occasion For Reproof: Saints should Love Those Who Give Reproof: Saints should Receive Kindly Reproof: The Holy Spirit Gives Reproof: The Scriptures are Profitable For Reproof: They Who Give, are Hated by Scorners Reproof: when from God is Despised by the Wicked Reproof: when from God is for Correction Reproof: when from God: Pray That It be not be in Anger Reproof: when from God: should be Accompanied by Exhortation to Repentance Reproof: when from God: should not Discourage Saints Related Terms |
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