8 occurrences in 10 translations

'Correct' in the Bible

Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.

Verse ConceptsRebukeFruits Of SinConsequences Of Forsaking GodNo Fear Of GodReproving PeopleBackslidingPunishmentsBackslidersapostasyFalling Away From God

“This is what the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Correct your ways and your deeds, and I will allow you to live in this place.

Verse ConceptsReformation

So now, say to the men of Judah and to the residents of Jerusalem: This is what the Lord says: I am about to bring harm to you and make plans against you. Turn now, each from your evil way, and correct your ways and your deeds.

Verse ConceptsConversion, nature ofPlansReformationGod Will Bring Harm

For I am with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.

Verse ConceptsGod Scattering IsraelGod With Specific PeopleReproving PeopleAmerica

Time and time again I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: Turn, each one from his evil way of life, and correct your actions. Stop following other gods to serve them. Live in the land that I gave you and your ancestors. But you would not pay attention or obey Me.

Verse ConceptsConvincingConversion, God's demands forIndifferenceListeningMonotheismProphets, Role OfReformationRenunciationRepentance, Importance OfSin, God's Remedy ForThe Call Of GodThose Who Rose EarlyDifferent GodsDoing RepeatedlyDo Not Have Other gods

Fear thou not, O Jacob my servant, saith the LORD: for I am with thee; for I will make a full end of all the nations whither I have driven thee: but I will not make a full end of thee, but correct thee in measure; yet will I not leave thee wholly unpunished.

Verse ConceptsChastisementGod With YouAmericaDo Not Fear For God Will Help

Bible Theasaurus

Adjust (1 instance)
Chasten (19 instances)
Chastise (24 instances)
Compensate (7 instances)
Conscientious (8 instances)
Correct (48 instances)
Decline (11 instances)
Elegant (5 instances)
Orderly (11 instances)
Punish (151 instances)
Rectify (1 instance)
Square (102 instances)
Virtuous (9 instances)

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