3 occurrences in 13 translations

'Backs' in the Bible

Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.

Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,and a rod for the backs of fools.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfBridlesBackBeatingsWhipsWhippingBinding As Animals

Bible Theasaurus

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ὄπίσω 
Opiso 
Usage: 20

ὑποστέλλω 
Hupostello 
Usage: 4

ὑποστρέφω 
Hupostrepho 
Usage: 31

ἀποκυλίω 
Apokulio 
Usage: 4

ἀποστερέω 
Apostereo 
Usage: 5

καταλαλία 
Katalalia 
Usage: 2

κατάλαλος 
Katalalos 
Usage: 1

νοσφίζομαι 
Nosphizomai 
Usage: 3

νῶτος 
Notos 
Usage: 1

ὄπισθεν 
Opisthen 
Usage: 7

στρέφω 
Strepho 
Usage: 15

ὑποστολή 
Hupostole 
Usage: 1

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