In the context of the Bible, the concept of being reprimanded often involves correction, rebuke, or chastisement, typically for the purpose of spiritual growth, moral improvement, or adherence to God's commandments. The act of reprimanding is seen as a necessary component of divine love and discipline, intended to guide individuals back to righteousness and obedience.

Old Testament Instances

1. Moses and Aaron: In Numbers 20:12, Moses and Aaron are reprimanded by God for their lack of faith at the waters of Meribah. The Lord said to them, "Because you did not trust in Me enough to honor Me as holy in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this community into the land I have given them." This reprimand underscores the importance of faith and obedience to God's instructions.

2. David: King David was reprimanded by the prophet Nathan after his sin with Bathsheba. In 2 Samuel 12:7-9, Nathan confronts David, saying, "You are the man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. I gave your master’s house to you, and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you all Israel and Judah. And if all this had been too little, I would have given you even more. Why did you despise the word of the LORD by doing what is evil in His eyes?'" This reprimand leads David to repentance, illustrating the role of correction in restoring one's relationship with God.

New Testament Instances

1. Peter: In Matthew 16:23, Jesus reprimands Peter after Peter rebukes Him for speaking about His impending death. Jesus turns to Peter and says, "Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." This reprimand highlights the necessity of aligning one's thoughts and actions with God's will rather than human concerns.

2. The Disciples: In Mark 10:13-14, the disciples are reprimanded by Jesus for hindering children from coming to Him. The passage states, "People were bringing little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, He was indignant. He said to them, 'Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.'" This reprimand emphasizes the value of humility and openness in receiving the kingdom of God.

Theological Significance

Reprimands in the Bible are often seen as expressions of God's love and concern for His people. Hebrews 12:5-6 states, "And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: 'My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.'" This passage underscores the belief that divine reprimands are intended for the believer's ultimate good, fostering spiritual maturity and deeper communion with God.

Practical Application

For believers, being reprimanded can serve as a catalyst for self-examination and repentance. Proverbs 27:5 declares, "Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed." This wisdom literature suggests that correction, though sometimes painful, is preferable to hidden or unexpressed love, as it leads to growth and improvement. Christians are encouraged to receive reprimands with humility and a willingness to change, recognizing them as opportunities for spiritual refinement and alignment with God's will.(imp. & p. p.) of Reprimand.1651. elegcho -- to expose, convict, reprove
... to expose, convict, reprove NASB Word Usage convict (2), convicted (2), convicts
(1), expose (1), exposed (2), rebuke (1), refute (1), reprimanded (1), reprove ...
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... 1), judge (1), plead (9), plead my case (1), plead your case (1), pleaded (2), pleads
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Letter xxiii (Circa AD 1130) to the Same
... Letter XXIII (circa AD 1130) To the Same. To the Same Bernard sends back to
him to be severely reprimanded a fugitive monk. He persuades ...
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To the Rev. A. Brandram
... I bear this unfortunate gentleman no ill will, God forbid, and it will give me pain
if he were reprimanded publicly or privately; moreover I can see no utility ...
/.../borrow/letters of george borrow/to the rev a brandram 46.htm

Letter xxv. --Interior Suffering.
... The most grievous of these crosses are those in which we may have been to blame
ourselves, and where the poor soul severely reprimanded by others, and even ...
/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/letter xxv interior suffering.htm

Of Severian and Antiochus: their Disagreement from John.
... But on being informed of this the Empress Eudoxia severely reprimanded John, and
ordered that Severian should be immediately recalled from Chalcedon in Bithynia ...
/.../chapter xi of severian and antiochus .htm

Letter xiv. To Anastasius, Bishop of Thessalonica.
... in order that although things sometimes happen which have to be reprimanded in the
persons of priests, yet kindness may have more effect on those who are to be ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/letter xiv to anastasius bishop.htm

How the Wesleys were Brought Up
... the kitchen to ask anything of the servants, when they were at meat: if it was known
they did, they were certainly beaten, and the servants severely reprimanded ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/how the wesleys were brought.htm

Why Wesley Left Georgia
... It was now likewise repeated before several persons, which indeed I had forgotten,
that I had been reprimanded at the last court, for an enemy to, and hinderer ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/why wesley left georgia.htm

Excursus on the Rise of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
... Athanasius. It is true that he was reprimanded for doing so, [67] but yet it
clearly shews how he intended to understand the action of Nice. ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/excursus on the rise of.htm

Whether a Sacrament Imprints a Character on the Soul?
... the emperor's clemency, and having besought and received mercy, return to the fight;
is that character renewed, when the man has been set free and reprimanded? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether a sacrament imprints a.htm

Parable of the Marriage Feast of the King's Son. (Matt. , xxii. ...
... so important to the whole parable had been intended, Christ would not have failed
to express it definitely; he would have expressly reprimanded the delinquent ...
/.../section 255 parable of the.htm

Reprimanded (5 Occurrences)
...Reprimanded (5 Occurrences). Matthew 17:18 Then Jesus reprimanded the demon, and
it came out and left him; and the boy was cured from that moment. (WEY). ...
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Reprimand (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (n.) To reprove publicly and officially, in execution of a sentence; as, the
court ordered him to be reprimanded. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Moment (71 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Matthew 17:18 Then Jesus reprimanded the demon, and it came out and
left him; and the boy was cured from that moment. (WEY NIV). ...
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Silence (80 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Mark 1:25 But Jesus
reprimanded him, saying, "Silence! come out of him." (WEY YLT). ...
/s/silence.htm - 31k

Peter (181 Occurrences)
... seems to have gone down to Antioch after the council at Jerusalem, and there to
have been guilty of dissembling, for which he was severely reprimanded by Paul ...
/p/peter.htm - 101k

Reproach (124 Occurrences)

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Priest (500 Occurrences)
... For abusing his office by using a temple chamber in the interests of his family
he was reprimanded (Nehemiah 13:4-9). The list of high priests from Jeshua to ...
/p/priest.htm - 88k

High (4559 Occurrences)
... For abusing his office by using a temple chamber in the interests of his family
he was reprimanded (Nehemiah 13:4-9). The list of high priests from Jeshua to ...
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