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Withhold not correction from the child; [For] if thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

That is, “You will not kill your son by scourging him, you may kill him by withholding the scourge” (Proverbs 23:14).

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He shall not die — that is, a moderate correction, such as that advised in Proverbs 19:18 (see note), will not injure him—quite th…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Withhold not correction from the child
When he has committed a fault, and correction is necessary; for to spare it i…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is a parent instructing his child to apply his mind to the Scriptures. Here is a parent correcting his child: accompanied with prayer and bles…

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