correct

Found 7 times in the King James Bible

H3256 Hebrew
G4994 Greek

English Definition

to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct

ע Hebrew (Old Testament)

Original Script

יָסַר

Transliteration

yâçar

Strong's Reference H3256

Ω Greek (New Testament)

Original Script

σωφρονίζω

Transliteration

yâçar

Strong's Reference G4994

"Correct" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H3256, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G4994. Context determines which original word is being used.

Occurrences in Scripture

Psalm 39:11 Old Testament

with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity,

Psalm 94:10 Old Testament

shall not he correct? he that teacheth

Proverbs 29:17 Old Testament

Correct thy son, and

Jeremiah 2:19 Old Testament

own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy

Jeremiah 10:24 Old Testament

O LORD, correct me, but with

Jeremiah 30:11 Old Testament

but I will correct thee in measure,

Jeremiah 46:28 Old Testament

of thee, but correct thee in measure;

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