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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Reprimand</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/r/reprimand.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_timothy/5-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/r/reprimand.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Reprimand</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/r/represents.htm" title="Represents">◄</a> Reprimand <a href="/topical/r/reprimanded.htm" title="Reprimanded">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In the context of the Bible, a reprimand is an expression of disapproval or correction, often delivered by a figure of authority or through divine instruction. Reprimands serve as a means of guiding individuals back to righteousness and are seen as an essential aspect of spiritual discipline and growth.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>Reprimands in the Old Testament are frequently delivered by prophets, leaders, or God Himself. They are often directed at individuals or the nation of Israel for disobedience or idolatry. For example, in <a href="/2_samuel/12-7.htm">2 Samuel 12:7-9</a>, the prophet Nathan delivers a reprimand to King David after his sin with Bathsheba: "Then Nathan said to David, 'You are the man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. I gave your master’s house to you, and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you the house of Israel and Judah. And if this had been too little, I would have given you even more. Why then have you despised the word of the LORD by doing evil in His sight?'"<br><br>The book of Proverbs frequently discusses the value of accepting reprimands as a path to wisdom. <a href="/proverbs/3-11.htm">Proverbs 3:11-12</a> states, "My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline and do not loathe His reproof; for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights."<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>In the New Testament, reprimands are often given by Jesus, the apostles, or church leaders to correct behavior and encourage spiritual maturity. Jesus Himself reprimands the Pharisees and teachers of the law for their hypocrisy and legalism. In <a href="/matthew/23-27.htm">Matthew 23:27-28</a> , Jesus says, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness."<br><br>The apostle Paul also issues reprimands in his epistles to address issues within the early church. In <a href="/1_corinthians/5.htm">1 Corinthians 5:1-2</a> , Paul reprimands the Corinthian church for tolerating immorality: "It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife. And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and removed from your fellowship the man who did this?"<br><br><b>Purpose and Reception</b><br><br>Reprimands in the biblical context are intended to lead to repentance and restoration. They are not merely punitive but are meant to bring about a change of heart and behavior. <a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Hebrews 12:5-6</a> emphasizes this purpose: "And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: 'My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.'"<br><br>The proper reception of a reprimand is crucial for spiritual growth. <a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm">Proverbs 15:31-32</a> highlights the importance of heeding correction: "He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding."<br><br>In summary, reprimands in the Bible are a vital tool for correction and instruction, aimed at guiding believers toward a life that honors God and reflects His holiness.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) Severe or formal reproof; strong rebuke.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) To reprove severely; to reprehend; to chide for a fault; to censure formally.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) To reprove publicly and officially, in execution of a sentence; as, the court ordered him to be reprimanded.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/macduff/the_mind_of_jesus/twelfth_day_fidelity_in_rebuke.htm"><span class="l">Twelfth Day. Fidelity in Rebuke.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> With what fidelity, when rebuke was needed, did He administer it: the withering<br> <b>reprimand</b> conveyed sometimes by an impressive word (Matthew 16:23); sometimes <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../macduff/the mind of jesus/twelfth day fidelity in rebuke.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aaberg/hymns_and_hymnwriters_of_denmark/chapter_eleven_grundtvigs_early_years.htm"><span class="l">Grundtvig's Early Years</span></a> <br><b>...</b> so Grundtvig was found guilty "of having willfully insulted the Danish clergy, both<br> individually and as a body," and sentenced to receive a <b>reprimand</b> by the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../hymns and hymnwriters of denmark/chapter eleven grundtvigs early years.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bernard/some_letters_of_saint_bernard_abbot_of_clairvaux/letter_xlv_circa_a_d_1120.htm"><span class="l">Letter Xlv (Circa AD 1120) to a Youth Named Fulk, who Afterwards <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> correction. At all events it is not a prince of the Church that I have undertaken<br> to <b>reprimand</b>, but a young student, gentle and obedient. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../some letters of saint bernard abbot of clairvaux/letter xlv circa a d 1120.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kleiser/the_training_of_a_public_speaker/passion_and_persuasion.htm"><span class="l">Passion and Persuasion</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to bind in strict union, whenever it may happen that they suffer anything from each<br> other, or pardon, or make satisfaction, or admonish, or <b>reprimand</b>, but far <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kleiser/the training of a public speaker/passion and persuasion.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lactantius/of_the_manner_in_which_the_persecutors_died/chap_xxix_then_maximian_returned.htm"><span class="l">Then Maximian Returned into Gaul; and after Having Made Some Stay <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> was dragged into the presence of Constantine, heard a recital made of his crimes,<br> was divested of his imperial robe, and, after this <b>reprimand</b>, obtained his <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chap xxix then maximian returned.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bernard/some_letters_of_saint_bernard_abbot_of_clairvaux/letter_xxiii_circa_a_d_1130.htm"><span class="l">Letter xxiii (Circa AD 1130) to the Same</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the festival. I send back to you a fugitive brother after having subjected<br> him to severe <b>reprimand</b> suited to his hard heart. It <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../letter xxiii circa a d 1130.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_gal_eph_phi_col_thess_tim_titus_and_philemon/galatians_chapter_iii.htm"><span class="l">Galatians Chapter iii.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> who has perverted you? who has been sophistical with you? but, "Who hath cast an<br> envious eye on you?" thus tempering his <b>reprimand</b> with somewhat of praise. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../galatians chapter iii.htm</font><p><a href="/library/leo/writings_of_leo_the_great/letter_cxiii_to_julian_bishop.htm"><span class="l">Letter cxiii. To Julian, Bishop of Cos.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And, therefore, when our most religious Princes deign in accordance with my entreaties<br> to <b>reprimand</b> our brother Anatolius on those matters, which deservedly <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../leo/writings of leo the great/letter cxiii to julian bishop.htm</font><p><a href="/library/drummond/introduction_to_the_new_testament/the_epistles_in_general.htm"><span class="l">The Epistles in General</span></a> <br><b>...</b> those who teach any other doctrine as coming from God; they commend and praise all<br> that diligently follow their directions; but they also <b>reprimand</b> and censure <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../drummond/introduction to the new testament/the epistles in general.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bayly/the_practice_of_piety/biographical_preface.htm"><span class="l">Biographical Preface.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Monday, March 9, 1619, Mr. Secretary Nanton, by the King's orders, called Bishop<br> Bayly into the council chamber, and there gave him a severe <b>reprimand</b>, in the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/bayly/the practice of piety/biographical preface.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/r/reprimand.htm"><span class="l"><b>Reprimand</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> to be reprimanded. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Reprimand</b> (1 Occurrence).<br> 1 Timothy 5:1 Never administer a sharp <b>reprimand</b> to a man <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/reprimand.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/censure.htm"><span class="l">Censure (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (n.) Judicial or ecclesiastical sentence or <b>reprimand</b>; condemnatory judgment. <b>...</b><br> 6. (vi) To condemn or <b>reprimand</b> by a judicial or ecclesiastical sentence. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/censure.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/name.htm"><span class="l">Name (10157 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> wedding. 9. (n.) To designate (a member) by name, as the Speaker does by<br> way of <b>reprimand</b>. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. NAME. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/name.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lecture.htm"><span class="l">Lecture (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (n.) A <b>reprimand</b> or formal reproof from one having authority. 4. (n.) A<br> rehearsal of a lesson. 5. (vt) To read or deliver a lecture to. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lecture.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rebuke.htm"><span class="l">Rebuke (77 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) A direct and pointed reproof; a <b>reprimand</b>; also, chastisement; punishment.<br> 3. (n.) Check; rebuff. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. REBUKE. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rebuke.htm - 32k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/represents.htm"><span class="l">Represents (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/represents.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/reprimanded.htm"><span class="l">Reprimanded (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of <b>Reprimand</b>. Multi-Version Concordance<br> Reprimanded (5 Occurrences). Matthew 17:18 Then Jesus <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/reprimanded.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/administer.htm"><span class="l">Administer (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Timothy 5:1 Never administer a sharp <b>reprimand</b> to a man older than yourself; but<br> entreat him as if he were your father, and the younger men as brothers; (WEY <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/administer.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/severity.htm"><span class="l">Severity (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) Gravity or austerity; extreme strictness; rigor; harshness; as, the severity<br> of a <b>reprimand</b> or a reproof; severity of discipline or government <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/severity.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/entreat.htm"><span class="l">Entreat (55 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Timothy 5:1 Never administer a sharp <b>reprimand</b> to a man older than yourself; but<br> entreat him as if he were your father, and the younger men as brothers; (WEY <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/entreat.htm - 25k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/rebuke-believer.html">When is it necessary to rebuke another believer? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/gleaning-in-the-Bible.html">What is the meaning of gleaning in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/get-behind-me-Satan.html">Why did Jesus say to Peter, “Get behind me Satan”? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/reprimand.htm">Reprimand: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Reprimand (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">1 Timothy 5:1</a></span><br />Never administer a sharp <span class="boldtext">reprimand</span> to a man older than yourself; but entreat him as if he were your father, and the younger men as brothers;<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/r/reprimand.htm">Reprimand</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/reprimand.htm">Reprimand (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/moment.htm">Moment (71 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/silence.htm">Silence (80 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter (181 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/reproach.htm">Reproach (124 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/priest.htm">Priest (500 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/high.htm">High (4559 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/r/represents.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Represents"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Represents" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/r/reprimanded.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Reprimanded"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Reprimanded" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>