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Lexicon :: Strong's H4148 - mûsār

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מוּסָר
Transliteration
mûsār
Pronunciation
moo-sawr'
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 877b

Strong’s Definitions

מוּסָר mûwçâr, moo-sawr'; from H3256; properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint:—bond, chastening(-eth), chastisement, check, correction, discipline, doctrine, instruction, rebuke.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 50x

The KJV translates Strong's H4148 in the following manner: instruction (30x), correction (8x), chasten (4x), chastisement (3x), check (1x), bond (1x), discipline (1x), doctrine (1x), rebuker (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 50x
The KJV translates Strong's H4148 in the following manner: instruction (30x), correction (8x), chasten (4x), chastisement (3x), check (1x), bond (1x), discipline (1x), doctrine (1x), rebuker (1x).

  1. discipline, chastening, correction

    1. discipline, correction

    2. chastening

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
מוּסָר mûwçâr, moo-sawr'; from H3256; properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint:—bond, chastening(-eth), chastisement, check, correction, discipline, doctrine, instruction, rebuke.
STRONGS H4148: Abbreviations
† מוּסָר noun masculineProverbs 15:10 discipline (of the moral nature), chastening, correction; — מ׳ Jeremiah 2:30 + 31 times (Ezekiel 5:15 strike out Co); construct מוּסַר Deuteronomy 11:2 + 14 times (for Job 12:28 see אסר); suffix מוּסָרִי Proverbs 8:10; מוּסָֽרְךָ Isaiah 26:16; [H4561 מֹסָרָם Job 33:16] (for מֻסָרָם Di SS); — discipline, correction, of God, Deuteronomy 11:2 מוּסַר י׳ the discipline of י׳ (of Y.'s wonders, as exercising a disciplinary, educating influence upon Israel, compare Dr); לקח מ׳ Jeremiah 17:23; Jeremiah 32:33; Jeremiah 35:13; Zephaniah 3:2, 7; Psalm 50:17; [H4561 Job 33:16]; Job 36:10; בְּלִמָּתִי מ׳ the correction of (i.e. which leadeth to) my shame Job 20:3.
b. הבלים עֵץ הוּא מ׳ the discipline of unreal gods is wood (is like themselves, destitute of true moral force) Jeremiah 10:8; Ezekiel 5:15 = warning example (?) Ew Sm (|| שְׁמָמָה; strike out Greek Version of the LXX CO).
c. in Proverbs, discipline in the school of wisdom: חכמה ומ׳ Ezekiel 1:2, 7; Ezekiel 23:23; חכמה מ׳ discipline of wisdom Ezekiel 15:33; הַשְׂכֵּל מ׳ Ezekiel 1:3; תוכחות מ׳ Ezekiel 6:23; לִבֶּ֑ךָ הָבִיאָה לַמּ׳ Ezekiel 23:12 apply thy mind to discipline; קבּל מ׳ Ezekiel 19:20; לקח מ׳ Ezekiel 1:3; Ezekiel 8:10; Ezekiel 24:32 (compare Jeremiah above); קנה מ׳ Ezekiel 23:23; שׁמע מ׳ Ezekiel 8:23; Ezekiel 19:27; שׁמר מ׳ Ezekiel 10:17; אהב מ׳ Ezekiel 12:1; החזק במ׳ Ezekiel 4:13; the reverse שׂנא מ׳ Ezekiel 5:12; פרע מ׳ Ezekiel 13:18; Ezekiel 15:32; בזה מ׳ Ezekiel 1:7; באין מ׳ for lack of discipline Ezekiel 5:23 (|| בְּרֹב אִיַלְתּוֺ); אֱוִלִים אִוֶּלֶת מ׳ Ezekiel 16:22 the discipline of fools is folly; of paternal discipline, correction, Proverbs 1:8; Proverbs 4:1; Proverbs 13:1.
2. more severely, chastening, chastisement:
a. of God, יהוה מ׳ Proverbs 3:11 chastening of Yahweh; שׁדַּי מ׳ Job 5:17; מוּסָֽרְךָ Isaiah 26:16; שְׁלוֺמֵנוּ עָלָיו מ׳ Isaiah 53:5 chastisement of (i.e. leading to) our peace was upon him; לקח מ׳ Jeremiah 2:30; Jeremiah 5:3; Jeremiah 7:28; אַכְזָרִי מ׳ Jeremiah 30:14 chastisement of a cruel one, MT, but read מוּסָר א׳ cruel chastisement, Gf and especially Gie; לְכֻלָּם אני מ׳ Hosea 5:2 I am a chastisement for them all.
b. of man, Proverbs 15:5; Proverbs 23:13; שִׁחֲרוֺ מ׳ Proverbs 13:24; שֵׁבֶט מ׳ Proverbs 22:15; אויל מ׳ Proverbs 7:22 chastisement of a fool; מוּסָר רָע Proverbs 15:10 grievous chastisement.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Deuteronomy

11:2; 11:2

Job

5:17; 20:3; 36:10

Psalms

50:17

Proverbs

1:8; 3:11; 4:1; 7:22; 8:10; 13:1; 13:24; 15:5; 15:10; 15:10; 22:15; 23:13

Isaiah

26:16; 26:16; 53:5

Jeremiah

2:30; 2:30; 5:3; 7:28; 10:8; 17:23; 30:14; 32:33; 35:13

Ezekiel

1:2; 1:3; 1:3; 1:7; 1:7; 4:13; 5:12; 5:15; 5:15; 8:10; 10:17; 12:1; 13:18; 16:22; 23:12; 23:23; 23:23

Hosea

5:2

Zephaniah

3:2; 3:7

H4148

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Strong's Number H4148 matches the Hebrew מוּסָר (mûsār),
which occurs 50 times in 50 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 11:2

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 11:2 - And consider today (since I am not speaking to your children who have not known or seen it), consider the discipline[fn] of the LORD your God, his greatness, his mighty hand and his outstretched arm,

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 5:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:17 - “Behold, blessed is the one whom God reproves;
therefore despise not the discipline of the Almighty.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:18 - He looses the bonds of kings
and binds a waistcloth on their hips.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 20:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:3 - I hear censure that insults me,
and out of my understanding a spirit answers me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 36:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:10 - He opens their ears to instruction
and commands that they return from iniquity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 50:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 50:17 - For you hate discipline,
and you cast my words behind you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:2 - To know wisdom and instruction,
to understand words of insight,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:3 - to receive instruction in wise dealing,
in righteousness, justice, and equity;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:7 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:8 - Hear, my son, your father’s instruction,
and forsake not your mother’s teaching,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:11 - My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline
or be weary of his reproof,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:1 - Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction,
and be attentive, that you may gain[fn] insight,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:13 - Keep hold of instruction; do not let go;
guard her, for she is your life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:12 - and you say, “How I hated discipline,
and my heart despised reproof!

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:23 - He dies for lack of discipline,
and because of his great folly he is led astray.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 6:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:23 - For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light,
and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:22 - All at once he follows her,
as an ox goes to the slaughter,
or as a stag is caught fast[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:10 - Take my instruction instead of silver,
and knowledge rather than choice gold,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:33 - Hear instruction and be wise,
and do not neglect it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:17 - Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life,
but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:1 - Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but he who hates reproof is stupid.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:1 - A wise son hears his father’s instruction,
but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:18 - Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction,
but whoever heeds reproof is honored.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:24 - Whoever spares the rod hates his son,
but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:5 - A fool despises his father’s instruction,
but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:10 - There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way;
whoever hates reproof will die.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:32 - Whoever ignores instruction despises himself,
but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:33 - The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:22 - Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it,
but the instruction of fools is folly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:20 - Listen to advice and accept instruction,
that you may gain wisdom in the future.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:27 - Cease to hear instruction, my son,
and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:15 - Folly is bound up in the heart of a child,
but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:12 - Apply your heart to instruction
and your ear to words of knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:13 - Do not withhold discipline from a child;
if you strike him with a rod, he will not die.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:23 - Buy truth, and do not sell it;
buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:32 - Then I saw and considered it;
I looked and received instruction.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 26:16

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:16 - O LORD, in distress they sought you;
they poured out a whispered prayer
when your discipline was upon them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 53:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 53:5 - But he was pierced for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
and with his wounds we are healed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 2:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 2:30 - In vain have I struck your children;
they took no correction;
your own sword devoured your prophets
like a ravening lion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 5:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 5:3 - O LORD, do not your eyes look for truth?
You have struck them down,
but they felt no anguish;
you have consumed them,
but they refused to take correction.
They have made their faces harder than rock;
they have refused to repent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 7:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 7:28 - And you shall say to them, ‘This is the nation that did not obey the voice of the LORD their God, and did not accept discipline; truth has perished; it is cut off from their lips.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 10:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 10:8 - They are both stupid and foolish;
the instruction of idols is but wood!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 17:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 17:23 - Yet they did not listen or incline their ear, but stiffened their neck, that they might not hear and receive instruction.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 30:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 30:14 - All your lovers have forgotten you;
they care nothing for you;
for I have dealt you the blow of an enemy,
the punishment of a merciless foe,
because your guilt is great,
because your sins are flagrant.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 32:33

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 32:33 - They have turned to me their back and not their face. And though I have taught them persistently, they have not listened to receive instruction.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 35:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 35:13 - “Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Go and say to the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will you not receive instruction and listen to my words? declares the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 5:15

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 5:15 - You shall be[fn] a reproach and a taunt, a warning and a horror, to the nations all around you, when I execute judgments on you in anger and fury, and with furious rebukes—I am the LORD; I have spoken—

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 5:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 5:2 - And the revolters have gone deep into slaughter,
but I will discipline all of them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zep 3:2

Unchecked Copy BoxZep 3:2 - She listens to no voice;
she accepts no correction.
She does not trust in the LORD;
she does not draw near to her God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zep 3:7

Unchecked Copy BoxZep 3:7 - I said, ‘Surely you will fear me;
you will accept correction.
Then your[fn] dwelling would not be cut off
according to all that I have appointed against you.’[fn]
But all the more they were eager
to make all their deeds corrupt.
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