What does יָסַר · παιδεύω mean in the Bible?
יָסַר · παιδεύω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to discipline, correct, or instruct through correction".
Hebrew · H3256, G3811
יָסַר
To chastise , literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct · to instruct
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יָסַרH3256to chastise , literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct
Pronunciationyasar
Discipline that corrects through painful consequence, moving from physical punishment toward moral instruction and reformation.
Open lexicon entry →παιδεύωG3811to instruct
Pronunciationpaideúō
Combines teaching with corrective discipline; instruction that includes chastening to shape character and behavior.
Open lexicon entry →What does יָסַר (yasar) mean in the Bible?
יָסַר · παιδεύω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to discipline, correct, or instruct through correction".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3256, G3811?
H3256, G3811 is connected to 43 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to discipline, correct, or instruct through correction
Source Gloss
to discipline, correct, or instruct through correction
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups3Aligned forms19
Pielintensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action13×
Perfect1Kgs 12:11 · 1Kgs 12:14 · 2Chr 10:11 · 2Chr 10:14 · Job 4:3 · Ps 39:12 · Hos 7:157×
Imperfect1Kgs 12:11 · 1Kgs 12:14 · Deut 8:53×
Sequential imperfectProv 19:18 · Prov 29:172×
Infinitive absolutePs 118:181×
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense2×
Infinitive absolute1Chr 15:221×
Participle activeProv 9:71×
Niphalpassive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action4×
Sequential imperfectJer 6:8 · Ps 2:102×
ImperfectLev 26:23 · Prov 29:192×
Word Origins
יָסַר is a primitive root - no further derivation.