In biblical terms, the concept of a "curb" can be understood as a metaphorical restraint or control, often related to moral or spiritual discipline. While the specific term "curb" may not frequently appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the underlying principle is evident throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of self-control and the regulation of one's actions and desires in accordance with God's will.

Moral and Spiritual Restraint

The Bible frequently addresses the need for believers to exercise restraint over their impulses and desires. This is akin to placing a "curb" on one's behavior to align with divine standards. In Proverbs 25:28, the importance of self-control is highlighted: "Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control." Here, the imagery of a city without walls suggests vulnerability and chaos, underscoring the necessity of self-discipline as a protective measure.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The New Testament further elaborates on the concept of restraint through the work of the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23 lists the fruit of the Spirit, which includes self-control: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law." The presence of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life acts as a divine curb, guiding and empowering them to live in a manner pleasing to God.

Curbing the Tongue

James 3:2-10 discusses the challenge of controlling one's speech, likening the tongue to a small rudder that steers a large ship. James 3:2 states, "We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body." This passage emphasizes the need to curb one's words, recognizing the power of speech to build up or destroy.

Curbing Sinful Desires

The apostle Paul frequently addresses the need to curb sinful desires. In Romans 6:12-13, he exhorts believers: "Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness." This passage calls for an active effort to restrain sinful inclinations and dedicate oneself to righteousness.

Discipline and Correction

The concept of a curb is also reflected in the biblical theme of discipline and correction. Hebrews 12:11 states, "No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it." Here, discipline serves as a curb, shaping and refining the believer's character in accordance with God's purposes.

In summary, while the term "curb" may not be explicitly used in the Berean Standard Bible, the principle of restraint and control is a pervasive theme. It is manifested through self-discipline, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the control of speech, the rejection of sinful desires, and the acceptance of divine discipline. These elements collectively underscore the biblical call to live a life that honors God through the exercise of moral and spiritual restraint.1. (v. t.) To bend or curve

2. (v. t.) To guide and manage, or restrain, as with a curb; to bend to one's will; to subject; to subdue; to restrain; to confine; to keep in check.

3. (v. t.) To furnish with a curb, as a well; also, to restrain by a curb, as a bank of earth.

4. (v. i.) To bend; to crouch; to cringe.

5. (n.) That which curbs, restrains, or subdues; a check or hindrance; esp., a chain or strap attached to the upper part of the branches of a bit, and capable of being drawn tightly against the lower jaw of the horse.

6. (n.) An assemblage of three or more pieces of timber, or a metal member, forming a frame around an opening, and serving to maintain the integrity of that opening; also, a ring of stone serving a similar purpose, as at the eye of a dome.

7. (n.) A frame or wall round the mouth of a well; also, a frame within a well to prevent the earth caving in.

8. (n.) A curbstone.

9. (n.) A swelling on the back part of the hind leg of a horse, just behind the lowest part of the hock joint, generally causing lameness.

5468. chalinagogeo -- to lead with a bridle
... lead with a bridle. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: chalinagogeo Phonetic
Spelling: (khal-in-ag-ogue-eh'-o) Short Definition: I bridle, curb Definition: I ...
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5424. phren -- midriff, heart, mind, thought
... Probably from an obsolete phrao (to rein in or curb; compare phrasso); the midrif
(as a partition of the body), ie (figuratively and by implication, of sympathy ...
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5469. chalinos -- a bridle
... bit, bridle. From chalao; a curb or head-stall (as curbing the spirit) -- bit, bridle.
see GREEK chalao. (chalinous) -- 1 Occurrence. (chalinon) -- 1 Occurrence ...
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1102. balam -- to curb, hold in
... 1101b, 1102. balam. 1103 . to curb, hold in. Transliteration: balam Phonetic
Spelling: (baw-lam') Short Definition: check. Word Origin a prim. ...
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7448. resen -- a halter, jaw
... bridle. From an unused root meaning to curb; a halter (as restraining); by implication,
the jaw -- bridle. 7447b, 7448. resen. 7449 . Strong's Numbers.
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4964. metheg -- a bridle
... control (1). bit, bridle. From an unused root meaning to curb; a bit -- bit,
bridle. 4963, 4964. metheg. 4965 . Strong's Numbers.
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Chapter twenty-one
... attendant was shouting out the numbers of different carriages and the carriage doors
were slamming as the horses were driven rapidly up to the curb, held there ...
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The Words of Our Lips.
... Such a man is very careful to keep a curb upon his tongue. ... No one has learnt aright
the lessons of Christianity unless he can curb his tongue. ...
/.../the life of duty a years plain sermons v 2/sermon xl the words of.htm

The Nineteenth Chapter: the Practices of a Good Religious
... Arm yourself like a man against the devil's assaults. Curb your appetite and
you will more easily curb every inclination of the flesh. ...
/.../kempis/the imitation of christ/the nineteenth chapter the practices.htm

Whether the Four Cardinal virtues Differ from one Another?
... which is rectitude of reason in things to be done; the second, ie choice, belongs
to temperance, whereby a man, holding his passions on the curb, acts, not ...
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A Strain of Sodom.
... By liquid ruin, retribution's due; And had assigned, to curb the rains, the
bow. Of ... availed. 150 The giddy boy to curb the haughty steeds. ...
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Offenses
... ecclesiastical sanction, and the warning of the text is against all who would use
the name of discipline or of order to bridle the zeal, to curb the energies ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 9 38-50 offenses.htm

At the Well
... had paused. The earth about the well was always damp, and the top-most row
of the curb was worn smooth in hollows. This, therefore ...
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The Personality of Power.
... But the electric cars are whizzing past in both directions, and wagons, and carriages,
and omnibuses, and horses jam the street from curb to curb, and she ...
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Matt. viii. 23, 24
... hands to Heaven, nor did He need any prayer, but, as was meet for a master commanding
His handmaid, or a creator His creature, so did He quiet and curb it by ...
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Rom. Iii. 18-Sep
... first he brings in as accuser, David speaking of the same things at length, which
Isaiah mentioned all in short compass, so furnishing a strong curb for them ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily vii rom iii 18-sep.htm

Curb (5 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To guide and manage, or restrain, as with a curb; to bend to one's will;
to subject; to subdue; to restrain; to confine; to keep in check. ...
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Bridle (12 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A restraint; a curb; a check. 3. (n.) The piece in the interior
of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc. ...
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Bit (46 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary The curb put into the mouths of horses to restrain
them. The Hebrew word (metheg) so rendered in Psalm ...
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Check (9 Occurrences)
... 10. (vt) To put a sudden restraint upon; to stop temporarily; to hinder; to repress;
to curb. 11. ... 17. (vi) To act as a curb or restraint. 18. ...
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Curbed (1 Occurrence)
... & pp) of Curb. ... Psalms 32:9 Be ye not as a horse -- as a mule, Without understanding,
With bridle and bit, its ornaments, to curb, Not to come near unto thee. ...
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Cups (28 Occurrences)

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Jacob's (34 Occurrences)
... of 70 feet the surface of the water glimmering with a pale blue light in the darkness,
while you notice how the limestone blocks that form its curb have been ...
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Limit (115 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) That which terminates a period of time; hence, the period itself; the full
time or extent. 4. (n.) A restriction; a check; a curb; a hindrance. ...
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Integrity (46 Occurrences)
... 2 Timothy 2:22 Keep a strong curb, however, on your youthful cravings; and strive
for integrity, good faith, love, peace, in company with all who pray to the ...
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Restrain (31 Occurrences)
... back from acting, proceeding, or advancing, either by physical or moral force, or
by any interposing obstacle; to repress or suppress; to keep down; to curb. ...
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