KJV ORIGINAL
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD corrects those He loves, just like a father corrects a child he delights in.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God disciplines us because He loves us, the same way a loving father corrects his children to help them grow.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during Israel's wisdom tradition, likely during Solomon's reign when parents were the primary educators and disciplinarians of children. In ancient Hebrew culture, a father's correction was seen as essential for a child's character development and future success. The comparison between God's discipline and parental discipline would have been immediately understood by the original audience.
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