Does the Bible really say spare the rod spoil the child?

The phrase, “spare the rod and spoil the child” is not a Christian phrase and is not in the Bible. That phrase actually comes from a narrative poem written in the 1600s titled “Hudibras” by Samuel Butler. Corporal punishment does not have its basis in the Bible.

What does the staff and rod mean?

Both “rod” and “staff” can be translated as a staff, walking stick, scepter, or rod. Sometimes, they referred to the two ends of the shepherd’s crook. A shepherd might call the walking-stick end his staff while calling the crook his rod. Thus, he would think of the one instrument as his rod-and-staff.

What does it mean when you spare the rod and spoil the child?

old-fashioned saying. said to mean that if you do not punish a child when they do something wrong, they will not learn what is right. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Punishing & punishments.

What does the Bible say on discipline?

Hebrews 12:5-11 “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. 6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.”

What does the saying Spare the rod spoil the child mean?

old-fashioned saying. said to mean that if you do not punish a child when they do something wrong, they will not learn what is right.

What is God’s rod?

The Rod is Our Protection. The rod was used to defend the sheep against predators. Since sheep aren’t very smart, it was up to the shepherd to adequately defend his flock, so a nice hard rod made for a solid weapon against any enemies. In this way, the rod is a symbol of God’s protection.

What does Rod mean in the Bible?

Biblical references In the culture of the Israelites, the rod (Hebrew: מַטֶּה‎ maṭṭeh) was a natural symbol of authority, as the tool used by the shepherd to correct and guide his flock (Psalm 23:4).