For whom the LORD loveth he reproveth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
This bible verse has been derived from English Revised Version
If you can take a closer look at Proverbs chapter 3 from verse 11 to 13, and take a bible study you will understand verse 11 better which talks more about:
Verse 12. - In this verse the motive for submissiveness to Jehovah's corrections is brought forward. They are corrections, but they are the corrections of love. One of the most touching relationships of life, and that with which we are most familiar, viz. that of father and son, is employed to reconcile us to Jehovah's afflictive dispensations. A comparison is drawn. God corrects those whom he loves after the same manner as a father corrects ("correcteth" has to be understood from the first hemistich) the son whom he loves. The idea of the passage is evidently taken from Deuteronomy 8:5, "Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that as a man chasteneth his son, so the Lord thy God chasteneth thee." The idea of the paternal relationship of God to mankind is found elsewhere (Jeremiah 31:9; Malachi 2:10), and especially finds expression in the Lord's prayer. When the truth of this passage is learned, we shall be drawn to, rather than repelled from, God by his corrections. The gracious end of earthly trials is expressed in Hebrews 12:6, 2; cf. Romans 5:3-5; 2 Corinthians 4:17 (Wardlaw). "These gracious words (Hebrews 12.) are written in Holy Scripture for our comfort and instruction; that we should patiently and with thanksgiving bear our heavenly Father's correction, whensoever by any manner of adversity it shall please his gracious goodness to visit us" (see Visitation Office). Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth (vuk'av eth-ben yir'tseh); literally, even as a father the son be delighteth in. Various renderings have been given to this passage.
- Pulpit commentary
…11 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; 12 for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.
The moral lesson of this Bible verse is:
The LORD corrects everyone he loves, just as parents correct a child they dearly love.
The lesson in the Bible verse has been obtained from: Treasury Of Scripture
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There are more bible verses closely related to this verse, which are:
Hebrews 12:6
For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives."Revelation 3:19
Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.Deuteronomy 8:5
So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.Psalm 94:12
Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,Proverbs 13:24
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently
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