v. Admonition
2Ki 19:3 this day is a day of trouble, of ry and of
Psa 104:7 to your r they fled; at the sound of your thunder
Pro 1:23 return to me r; behold, I will pour out my
5:12
(rebuke, correct).
– Of God, as Father: Heb 12:5-12.
– Jesus, with love, Rev 3:9, Isa 2:4, Isa 11:3
– Of the Spirit: Joh 16:7-8.
Reasons.
– Impenitence, Mat 11:20, Mat 11:24.
– Hardness of heart, Mar 8:17, Mar 16:14.
– Unbelief, Mat 17:17, Mat 17:20, Mar 16:14.
– Insult Christ, Luke 23:40.
– Sin, Heb 12:5-12, Luke 3:19.
– Oppress the brother, Neh 5:7.
It’s good.
– An excellent oil, Ps 141:5.
– Better than hidden love, Pro 27:5.
– Better than the praise of fools, Ec12Cr 7:5.
– Profitable to the saints, Pro 17:10.
– Proof of constant friendship, Pro 27:6, Heb 12:5-12.
– Leads to wisdom, honor and happiness, Pro 6:32, Pro 13:18, Pro 15:31 Ministers must rebuke.
– openly, without fear, 1Ti 5:20, Ez; 1Ti 2:3-7.
– patiently, 2Ti 4:2.
– without reservation, Isa 58:1.
– with authority, Tit 2:15.
– with love, 2Th 3:15.
– severely, if necessary, Tit 1:13.
– the Scriptures are useful to rebuke, 2Ti 3:16, Eph 5:13.
Examples.
– Samuel, 1Sa 13:13.
– Nathan, 2 52Ch 12:7-9.
– Elijah, 1Ki 21:20.
– Elisha, 2Ki 5:26.
– John the Baptist, Mat 3:7.
– Stephen, Ac 7:51.
– Peter, Ac 8:20.
– Paul, Gal 2:11.
– Jesus Christ, Mt.23, Luc 11:39-54, J n.2.
13-18, Matt 16:23, Luke 22:48.
Christian Bible Dictionary
Dr. J. Dominguez
http://bible.com/dictionary/
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
The idea of expressing disapproval, whether by word or action, is usually communicated in Hebrew by the verb ga·`arʹ. (Ge 37:10) Another Hebrew verb also translated “rebuke” literally means “to humble” (Job 11:3); a Hebrew name translated “rebuke” has the literal meaning of “rebuke”. (2Ki 19:3) In Greek, this idea is conveyed by the verb e·pi·ti·ma·o, which can also mean “to order firmly; say rigorously; correct† . (Mt 12:16; Lu 18:39; 2Ti 4:2)
A sense of “rebuke” that is not limited to people is “refrain; having† . Jehovah rebukes the seed in the sense that it prevents a good harvest (Mal 2:3), and his rebuke of devouring insects means that he does not let them seriously damage the crops. (Mal 3:11) The psalmist used the beasts to symbolize the enemies of God’s people, pleading with the Most High not to let them do harm: “Rebuke the wild beast of the reeds, the assembly of bulls † . (Ps 68:30) Jesus Christ rebuked the wind and a fever. (Mr 4:39; Lu 4:39.)
Sometimes ‘rebuke’ conveys the idea of ’threatening’, so the expression ‘rebuking your countenance’ may indicate that the countenance has taken on a threatening bearing. (Ps 80:16)
The effect of a rebuke can call attention to Jehovah’s mighty power. A notable example was the division of the Red Sea. (Ps 106:9)
Valid or unjustified. The rebuke may be valid or unjustified. When Joseph related a dream that seemed to violate the natural sense of the proper relationship between parents and children, his father Jacob rebuked him. (Ge 37:10) Likewise, after Jesus Christ told his disciples that he was going to suffer and be executed, Peter rebuked him with the words: “Be kind to yourself, Lord; you absolutely will not have this fate† . (Mt 16:22) Since Peter was wrong, Jesus had to rebuke him in strong terms: “Get behind me, Satan, because you do not think the thoughts of God, but those of men.” (Mr 8:33.)
Profitable. Although the rebuke of the wise man may hurt feelings, the inspired advice is: “It is better to hear the rebuke of a wise man than to be the man who hears the song of the stupid.” (Ec 7:5) When the wise man’s rebuke is accepted in a good spirit and acted upon, a person’s conduct can improve. A simple reprimand affects the sensible more than hitting the stupid a hundred times for a bad deed. (Pr 17:10) Expulsion, a way in which the congregation expresses rebuke, can cause the sinner to reconsider, as the incestuous Corinth seems to have done. (2Co 2:6, 7; 1Co 5:1-5)
Source: Dictionary of the Bible
The word describes the divine reaction to evil. It is also an obligation of the people of God when they see their neighbor commit bad actions (Lev. 19:17—“you will reason”—; Lk. 17:3; 1 Tim. 5:20). Reproof includes censure and often condemnation. Failure to rebuke someone makes one a party to evil. God rebukes the heathen (Ps. 9:5); to the enemies of Israel (Ps. 76:6); to the devourer (Mal. 3:11); to the Red Sea (Ps. 106:9); to Satan, the accuser of the brethren (Zech. 3:2); even to his own people by way of discipline (Rev. 3:19). Similarly, Jesus rebuked the demons (Mk. 1:25), the fever (Lk. 4:39), the wind and the sea (Mt. 8:26) and his own disciples when they acted contrary to the purpose of God (Mk. 8:33; Lk. 9:55).
Donald W. B. Robinson
Harrison, EF, Bromiley, GW, & Henry, CFH (2006). Dictionary of Theology (525). Grand Rapids, MI: Challenge Books.
Source: Dictionary of Theology