Hebrew · H4148, G3559 · unreviewed

מוּסָר

Properly, chastisement ; figuratively, reproof , warning or instruction ; also restraint · admonition

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מוּסָר H4148 properly, chastisement ; figuratively, reproof , warning or instruction ; also restraint
Pronunciation mūsār
Discipline through corrective action: physical chastisement moving to verbal reproof, warning, and formative instruction within covenant relationship.
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νουθεσία G3559 admonition
Pronunciation nouthesía
Corrective instruction aimed at the mind and conscience, not mere rebuke but thoughtful guidance toward better behavior.
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What does מוּסָר (musar) mean in the Bible?

מוּסָר · νουθεσία is a Hebrew word meaning "instruction, correction, discipline".

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Meaning

instruction, correction, discipline
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Word Pictures (Robertson)

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