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What the Bible says about corporal punishment, the spanking of children ... The phrase "spare the rod and spoil the child" is often incorrectly attributed to the Christian Bible. It does not appear there. It was first written in a poem by Samuel Butler in 1664. 1...
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If it were, then the Bible would be lying. She writes that: "[If Proverbs] were talking about a literal rod here, ... But if we spare the rod, children are abandoned to their own devices and limited experiences for guidance. Discipline is about instruction, not beatings. A child cannot listen to someone he/she is afraid of.
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Proponents of spanking quote the adage, "Spare the rod and spoil the child," as though it were actually scripture from the Bible. In truth, it is not. ... When it comes to child discipline, "spare the rod, spoil the child" is often quoted from the Bible. Everyone should remember,
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Spare the rod and spoil the child - the meaning and origin of this phrase. ... Phrases, Sayings and Idioms Home > Phrase Dictionary - Meanings and Origins > Spare the rod and spoil the child ... The same thought occurs in the Bible and is first listed in John Coverdale's 1535 translation, in Proverbs:
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It always makes me when I hear people talk about how the Bible says "Spare the rod, and spoil the child." It seems to be a common belief that the Bible says that, both amongst those who believe in spanking, and those who don't. So...
http://www.gentlechristianmothers.com/weblog/archives/2...
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Despite popular opinion, the famous saying, "Spare the rod, spoil the child," cannot be found anywhere ...
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www.blueletterbible.org/faq/sayings.cfm
www.blueletterbible.org/faq/sayings.cfm
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Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying (Proverbs 19:18). ... Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him (Proverbs 22:15). ... Hmmm. Child beating is mandatory, as far as the Bible teaches. Which explains their zeal for war,
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In what context is the term "rod" used in this, and other, Proverbial quote(s)? Is it the same "rod" that is found in the Bible's 23rd Psalm: "Thy rod and staff, they comfort me"? ... with me that "spare the rod, spoil the child", means exactly what you said, i.e. guidance, and not spanking. Great post, enjoyed reading it.
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"Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of correction will drive it far from him." (Proverbs 22:15) "Do not withhold correction from a child, for if you beat him with a rod, he will not die. You shall beat...
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