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Proverbs 3:12

Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 3

“For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.”Proverbs 3:12

What Does Proverbs 3:12 Mean?

Proverbs 3:12 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 3, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Love.

Cross-References (10)

These passages are connected to Proverbs 3:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Hebrews 12:6“For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.”Deuteronomy 8:5“Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the LORD thy God chasteneth thee.”Psalms 103:13“Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.”Revelation 3:19“As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.”Proverbs 13:24“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”Proverbs 29:17“Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”Colossians 3:21“Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.”2 Samuel 24:12“Go and say unto David, Thus saith the LORD, I offer thee three things; choose thee one of them, that I may do it unto thee.”1 Chronicles 21:10“Go and tell David, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I offer thee three things: choose thee one of them, that I may do it unto thee.”Jeremiah 31:20“Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the LORD.”

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