Proverbs 23:14
Proverbs 23:14 in Multiple Translations
Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.
Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.
Give him blows with the rod, and keep his soul safe from the underworld.
If you use physical correction you can save them from death.
Thou shalt smite him with the rodde, and shalt deliuer his soule from hell.
Thou with a rod smitest him, And his soul from Sheol thou deliverest.
Punish him with the rod, and save his soul from Sheol.
Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and deliver his soul from hell.
and it may save them from going to the place where dead people are.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 23:14
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אַ֭תָּה
בַּ/שֵּׁ֣בֶט
תַּכֶּ֑/נּוּ
וְ֝/נַפְשׁ֗/וֹ
מִ/שְּׁא֥וֹל
תַּצִּֽיל
אַ֭תָּה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
בַּ/שֵּׁ֣בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
tribe
Prep | N-ms
תַּכֶּ֑/נּוּ
nâkâh
H5221
to smite
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms | Suff
וְ֝/נַפְשׁ֗/וֹ
nephesh
H5315
soul
Conj | N-cs | Suff
מִ/שְּׁא֥וֹל
shᵉʼôwl
H7585
hell
Prep | N-proper
תַּצִּֽיל
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 23:14
אַ֭תָּה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
בַּ/שֵּׁ֣בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
"tribe"
Prep | N-ms
This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.
Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe
Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.
תַּכֶּ֑/נּוּ
nâkâh
H5221
"to smite"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)
Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.
וְ֝/נַפְשׁ֗/וֹ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
Conj | N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
מִ/שְּׁא֥וֹל
shᵉʼôwl
H7585
"hell"
Prep | N-proper
Sheol refers to the underworld or grave, a place of no return where the dead reside, as seen in the Old Testament. It is often translated as hell or pit in the KJV. This concept is mentioned in various books, including Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: Sheol, underworld, grave, hell, pit 1a) the underworld 1b) Sheol-the OT designation for the abode of the dead 1b1) place of no return 1b2) without praise of God 1b3) wicked sent there for punishment 1b4) righteous not abandoned to it 1b5) of the place of exile (fig) 1b6) of extreme degradation in sin
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: grave, hell, pit. See also: Genesis 37:35; Psalms 139:8; Psalms 6:6.
תַּצִּֽיל
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
Study Notes — Proverbs 23:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 23:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 23:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 23:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 23:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 23:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 23:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 23:14
- Sermons on Proverbs 23:14
Context — Saying 13
12Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
13Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
14Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.
15My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice. 16My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Corinthians 5:5 | hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord. |
| 2 | Proverbs 22:15 | Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him. |
| 3 | 1 Corinthians 11:32 | But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. |
Proverbs 23:14 Summary
This verse, Proverbs 23:14, is teaching us that discipline is an important part of helping a child grow and learn, and that it can even help save them from spiritual death. When we discipline our children, we are showing them love and care, and helping them to learn and grow, as seen in Hebrews 12:11, where discipline is compared to training for an athlete. By disciplining our children, we are helping them to avoid a path that leads to harm and instead, guiding them towards a path that leads to life and salvation, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:19, where we are called to choose life. As parents, we have a responsibility to discipline our children, and to trust that God is working in their lives, even when it is difficult, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are called to trust in the Lord with all our heart.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to strike a child with a rod, and is this a command to be violent?
This verse is not promoting violence, but rather discipline with the goal of correction and salvation, as seen in Proverbs 22:15, where foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him. The rod is a symbol of authority and correction, not abuse.
How does discipline deliver a child's soul from Sheol?
Sheol refers to the grave or the place of the dead, and in this context, it symbolizes spiritual death. Discipline, when done in love and with the goal of correction, can help a child avoid a path that leads to spiritual death, as seen in Proverbs 10:17, where he who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame.
Is this verse saying that I should physically punish my child to save them?
While physical discipline may be a part of correction, this verse is emphasizing the importance of discipline as a means of teaching and guiding a child, as seen in Proverbs 29:15, where a rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sparing the rod and spoiling the child?
This verse is often referenced in the phrase 'spare the rod, spoil the child,' which means that if you do not discipline a child, they will not learn and grow. This concept is supported by other verses, such as Proverbs 13:24, which says that he who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.
Reflection Questions
- How can I balance the need to discipline my child with the need to show them love and affection, and what does Proverbs 23:14 teach me about this balance?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of discipline and correction in my own life, and how can I ask for God's guidance in this area, as seen in Psalm 119:71?
- What are some ways that I can ensure that my discipline is motivated by love and a desire to see my child thrive, rather than anger or frustration, and how can I pray for wisdom in this area, as seen in James 1:5?
- How can I trust that God is working in the lives of my children, even when they face challenges and difficulties, and what does Proverbs 23:14 teach me about God's role in their lives?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 23:14
Thou shall beat him with the rod,.... Or, correct him with the stripes of the children of men, in a moderate and suitable manner, proportionable to the fault committed; and as he is able to bear it,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 23:14
Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. Thou shalt beat him. The "thou" is emphatic: thou, the parent, not lightly delegating the power of the rod to others.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 23:14
Proverbs 23:14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.Ver. 14. And shall deliver his soul frown hell.] Fond and foolish parents are peremptores potius quam parentes, rather parricides than parents; since Qui non, cum potest, servat, occidit, by not saving their children they slay them; by cockering then, in their sin they pitch them headlong into hell. Bernard., Epist. 111.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 23:14
(14) And shalt deliver his soul from hell—i.e., Hades, the abode of the dead (Isaiah 14:9), death being the punishment of sin, and long life the reward of well-doing (Proverbs 3:2).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 23:14
Verse 14. Thou shalt beat him with the rod] A proper correction of children was a favourite point of discipline with Solomon. We have already seen how forcibly he speaks on this subject. See the notes on the places referred to in the margin.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 23:14
13, 14. Withhold not correction — Solomon did not trust wholly to moral suasion in the education of children, but insisted on the rod as necessary for the salvation of the child.
Sermons on Proverbs 23:14
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Question and Answer - Part 1 (W/ Paul Washer) by Voddie Baucham | In this sermon, the speaker highlights how modern society has become so accustomed to artificial things that we have lost the ability to appreciate the simple pleasures and realiti |
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The Real or the Plastic? by Art Katz | In this sermon transcript, the speaker reflects on a night of a general meeting where an internationally known speaker delivered a message. The speaker expresses their disappointme |
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(Nicaragua) the Ministry of Refreshing Others by David Wilkerson | In this video, the preacher emphasizes the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit rather than the flesh. The congregation expresses their love for the Lord through joyful shouts |
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The Last Time by Ralph Sexton | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful story about a Russian mini-sub that got caught in a fishing net 620 feet under the ocean. The sailors struggled to free themselves bu |
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God Breaks Us to Humble Us (Tamil) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of believing in God's ability to bring heavenly life on earth, highlighting how doubt can hinder us. It discusses how Jesus always solved prob |
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Understanding Marriage - What Submission Is by David Guzik | In this sermon, Pastor David Guzik discusses the concept of submission as it relates to the Christian life. He emphasizes the idea that believers should regard themselves as being |
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There Is Wrath by Ralph Sexton | In this sermon, the preacher describes a powerful service where people were deeply convicted about the consequences of God's absence. A little girl approached the preacher, pleadin |