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      • He that spareth his rod hateth his son Who withholds or withdraws his rod of correction, which is in his hand, which he has power to use, and ought to exercise at proper times; he, instead of loving his son, may be said to hate him; for such fond love is no better than hatred; and, if he really hated him, he could scarcely do a more ill thing by him than not to correct him for a fault; which was the sin of good old Eli, and both he and his sons suffered for it; but he that loveth him; that has a...
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  1. Oct 23, 2023 · What Does 'Spare the Rod Spoil the Child' Mean in Proverbs 13? Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Contributing Writer. Updated October 23, 2023. “Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.” – Proverbs 13:24.

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  3. Dec 20, 2023 · "Spare the rod and spoil the child" is a proverbial saying that suggests that if a parent or authority figure does not discipline (symbolized by the "rod"), the child...

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  4. The rod represents here the means of punishment, the patria potestas. He who spareth or avoideth this, and who does this even from love, has yet no true right love for his son; he who loveth him correcteth him early.

  5. Feb 3, 2023 · Spare the rod, spoil the child is a modern-day proverb on the wisdom of discipline. It means that, if a parent refuses to discipline an unruly child, that child will grow accustomed to getting his own way and develop an air of entitlement. He will become, in the common vernacular, a spoiled brat.

  6. Nov 8, 2023 · “Spare the rod, spoil the child,” is an aphorism commonly used to support the practice of physical discipline towards children. At one time, this may have been done with a literal rod. Today, it would more accurately be carried out through spanking by hand or using a paddle of sorts.

  7. Whoever spares the rod hates the child, but whoever loves will apply discipline. NET Bible. The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him. New Revised Standard Version.

  8. He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

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