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Bible Quotes About Spanking

16 Scripture verses about spanking from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

What does the Bible say about spanking? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

16
Total Verses
10
Old Testament
6
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Spanking

  1. Deuteronomy 21:18 — “If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them:
  2. Proverbs 13:1 — “A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
  3. Proverbs 13:24 — “He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
  4. Proverbs 19:18 — “Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. for: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die
  5. Proverbs 20:30 — “The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. cleanseth: Heb. is a purging medicine against
  6. Proverbs 22:6 — “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way
  7. Proverbs 22:15 — “Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
  8. Proverbs 23:13 — “Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
  9. Proverbs 29:15 — “The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
  10. Proverbs 29:17 — “Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

Subtopics of Spanking

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Old Testament Quotes About Spanking (10)

If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them:
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. for: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die
The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. cleanseth: Heb. is a purging medicine against
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

New Testament Quotes About Spanking (6)

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. if: or, although
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby .

Frequently Asked Questions About Spanking in the Bible

What does the Bible say about spanking?
The Bible contains 16 verses about spanking, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding spanking through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about spanking?
There are 16 Bible verses about spanking in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about spanking?
While many verses address spanking, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of spanking you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about spanking?
Spanking is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 16 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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