Bible Dictionary

Discipline

Training, instruction, or correction intended to develop proper conduct.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

135 of 516

Letter

D

Meaning

Training, instruction, or correction intended to develop proper conduct.

Key Scriptures

  • Proverbs 3:11-12
  • Proverbs 13:24
  • Proverbs 22:6
  • Proverbs 29:17
  • Hebrews 12:5-11
  • Revelation 3:19

Also Called

training

Original Language

Hebrew

מוּסָר

musar

discipline; instruction; correction

Greek

παιδεία

paideia

discipline; training; instruction

Meaning

Discipline is training, instruction, or correction intended to develop proper conduct.

It includes teaching, correction, and guidance.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, discipline refers to instruction, training, correction, and chastening.

The term is used of parental instruction, personal training, and God’s discipline of His people.

Key References

  • Proverbs 3:11-12
  • Proverbs 13:24
  • Proverbs 22:6
  • Proverbs 29:17
  • Hebrews 12:5-11
  • Revelation 3:19
  • Correction
  • Chastening
  • Instruction
  • Obedience
  • Wisdom

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Continue your Bible study by exploring related Scriptures, dictionary terms, and connected topics.

Scriptures

  • Proverbs 3:11-12
  • Proverbs 13:24
  • Proverbs 22:6
  • Proverbs 29:17
  • Hebrews 12:5-11
  • Revelation 3:19

Related Terms

correction chastening instruction obedience

Study Topics

discipline instruction correction wisdom