Strong's H3256 (Hebrew)

Hebrew: יָסַר (yâçar)

Pronunciation: yaw-sar'

Morphology: v

Derivation: a primitive root

Definition: to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct

KJV Renderings: bind, chasten, chastise, correct, instruct, punish, reform, reprove, sore, teach

Senses

1. to chasten, discipline, instruct, admonish
   1. (Qal)
      1. to chasten, admonish
      2. to instruct
      3. to discipline
   2. (Niphal) to let oneself be chastened or corrected or admonished
   3. (Piel)
      1. to discipline, correct
      2. to chasten, chastise
   4. (Hiphil) to chasten
   5. (Nithpael) to teach

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