Word Study · Strong's H4148 · Hebrew
מוּסָר
musar
moo-sawr'
Strong's 1890 spelling: mûwçâr
“properly, chastisement”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
Rendered in the KJV as
bond, chastening(-eth), chastisement, check, correction, discipline, doctrine, instruction, rebuke.
- 50occurrencesin the Old Testament
- 9 of 39Old Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 24inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 50 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 24
- מוּסָ֑ר11
- מוּסַ֣ר8
- מוּסָֽר׃5
- מ֣וּסַר2
- מוּסַ֥ר2
- מוּסָ֥ר2
- מ֭וּסָר2
- מוּסָ֣ר2
- בַּמּוּסָ֣ר1
- וּמוּסַ֥ר1
- וּמוּסַ֖ר1
- וּמוּסָ֑ר1
and 12 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 18
- discipline12
- correction11
- [the] correction of6
- [the] discipline of3
- and discipline3
- [the] chastening of2
- and [the] discipline of2
- [am] discipline1
- [is the] correction of1
- [the] training of1
- a warning1
- chastening your1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 7
- noun · masculine singular26
- noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)14
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singular3
- preposition with the article + noun · masculine singular3
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)2
- noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singular1
- noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singular1
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- HNcmsa · 26
- HNcmsc · 14
- HC/Ncmsa · 3
- HRd/Ncmsa · 3
- HC/Ncmsc · 2
- HNcmsc/Sp1bs · 1
- HNcmsc/Sp2ms · 1
All 50, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
Proverbs carries the most and opens below; every other book is one click.
Job4 occurrences
- Job 5:17וּמוּסַ֥רumusarconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.here: and [the] discipline of
- Job 12:18מוּסַ֣רmusarnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists.here: [the] correction of
- Job 20:3מוּסַ֣רmusarnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)I have heard a rebuke that insults me, and my understanding prompts a reply.here: [the] correction of
- Job 36:10לַמּוּסָ֑רlamusarpreposition with the article + noun · masculine singularHe opens their ears to correction and commands that they turn from iniquity.here: for the correction
Psalms1 occurrence
Proverbs30 occurrences
- Proverbs 1:2וּמוּסָ֑רumusarconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularfor gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,here: and discipline
- Proverbs 1:3מוּסַ֣רmusarnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.here: correction of
- Proverbs 1:7וּ֝מוּסָ֗רumusarconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.here: and discipline
- Proverbs 1:8מוּסַ֣רmusarnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.here: [the] correction of
- Proverbs 3:11מוּסַ֣רmusarnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;here: [the] discipline of
- Proverbs 4:1מ֣וּסַרmusarnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.here: [the] correction of
- Proverbs 4:13בַּמּוּסָ֣רbamusarpreposition with the article + noun · masculine singularHold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.here: on the discipline
- Proverbs 5:12מוּסָ֑רmusarnoun · masculine singularand you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!here: discipline
- Proverbs 5:23מוּסָ֑רmusarnoun · masculine singularHe dies for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly.here: discipline
- Proverbs 6:23מוּסָֽר׃musarnoun · masculine singularFor this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,here: discipline
- Proverbs 7:22מוּסַ֥רmusarnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,here: [the] chastening of
- Proverbs 8:10מוּסָרִ֥יmusarinoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singularReceive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.here: discipline my
- Proverbs 8:33מוּסָ֥רmusarnoun · masculine singularListen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.here: correction
- Proverbs 10:17מוּסָ֑רmusarnoun · masculine singularWhoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.here: discipline
- Proverbs 12:1מ֭וּסָרmusornoun · masculine singularWhoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.here: discipline
- Proverbs 13:1מ֣וּסַרmusarnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.here: [the] discipline of
- Proverbs 13:18מוּסָ֑רmusarnoun · masculine singularPoverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.here: discipline
- Proverbs 13:24מוּסָֽר׃musarnoun · masculine singularHe who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.here: discipline
- Proverbs 15:5מוּסַ֣רmusarnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.here: [the] discipline of
- Proverbs 15:10מוּסָ֣רmusarnoun · masculine singularDiscipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.here: discipline
- Proverbs 15:32מ֭וּסָרmusornoun · masculine singularHe who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.here: discipline
- Proverbs 15:33מוּסַ֣רmusarnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.here: [is the] correction of
- Proverbs 16:22וּמוּסַ֖רumusarconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.here: and [the] discipline of
- Proverbs 19:20מוּסָ֑רmusarnoun · masculine singularListen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.here: correction
- Proverbs 19:27מוּסָ֑רmusarnoun · masculine singularIf you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.here: correction
- Proverbs 22:15מ֝וּסָ֗רmusarnoun · masculine singularFoolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.here: discipline
- Proverbs 23:12לַמּוּסָ֣רlamusarpreposition with the article + noun · masculine singularApply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.here: to the discipline
- Proverbs 23:13מוּסָ֑רmusarnoun · masculine singularDo not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.here: discipline
- Proverbs 23:23וּמוּסָ֣רumusarconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularInvest in truth and never sell it— in wisdom and instruction and understanding.here: and discipline
- Proverbs 24:32מוּסָֽר׃musarnoun · masculine singularI observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction:here: instruction
Isaiah2 occurrences
- Isaiah 26:16מוּסָרְךָ֖musarekhanoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singularO LORD, they sought You in their distress; when You disciplined them, they poured out a quiet prayer.here: chastening your
- Isaiah 53:5מוּסַ֤רmusarnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.here: [the] chastening of
Jeremiah8 occurrences
- Jeremiah 2:30מוּסָ֖רmusarnoun · masculine singular“I have struck your sons in vain; they accepted no discipline. Your own sword has devoured your prophets like a voracious lion.”here: correction
- Jeremiah 5:3מוּסָ֑רmusarnoun · masculine singularO LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You struck them, but they felt no pain. You finished them off, but they refused to accept discipline. They have made their faces harder than stone and refused to repent.here: correction
- Jeremiah 7:28מוּסָ֑רmusarnoun · masculine singularTherefore you must say to them, ‘This is the nation that would not listen to the voice of the LORD their God and would not receive correction. Truth has perished; it has disappeared from their lips.here: correction
- Jeremiah 10:8מוּסַ֥רmusarnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)But they are altogether senseless and foolish, instructed by worthless idols made of wood!here: [the] correction of
- Jeremiah 17:23מוּסָֽר׃musarnoun · masculine singularYet they would not listen or incline their ear, but they stiffened their necks and would not listen or receive My discipline.here: correction
- Jeremiah 30:14מוּסַ֣רmusarnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)All your lovers have forgotten you; they no longer seek you, for I have struck you as an enemy would, with the discipline of someone cruel, because of your great iniquity and your numerous sins.here: [the] correction of
- Jeremiah 32:33מוּסָֽר׃musarnoun · masculine singularThey have turned their backs to Me and not their faces. Though I taught them again and again, they would not listen or respond to discipline.here: correction
- Jeremiah 35:13מוּסָ֛רmusarnoun · masculine singular“This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Go and tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem: ‘Will you not accept discipline and obey My words?’ declares the LORD.here: correction
Hosea1 occurrence
Zephaniah2 occurrences
- Zephaniah 3:2מוּסָ֑רmusarnoun · masculine singularShe heeded no voice; she accepted no correction. She does not trust in the LORD; she has not drawn near to her God.here: correction
- Zephaniah 3:7מוּסָ֔רmusarnoun · masculine singularI said, ‘Surely you will fear Me and accept correction.’ Then her dwelling place would not be cut off despite all for which I punished her. But they rose early to corrupt all their deeds.here: correction