The Truth About Forgiving The Rod – Pamper The Child!

Many people believe that the Bible says “forgive the rod – spoil the child.” This adage persists, possibly due to its rhythmic cadence and symmetry. As a result, many children have been injured. Many parents have encountered a cruel streak. Many mothers have cried when they saw their husband hit their son; However, she did not dare to stop her husband because they believed that it was the will of God.

Do you think the right way to raise your child is to hit him?

Spare the Rod – Pamper the child – is the common saying. Does God really believe this? Does the Bible really say this?

Here’s the truth … NO … The Bible does not advocate beating your child. In fact, according to Jewish tradition, hitting your child is wrong.

First, let’s see what the Bible says.

Forgive your authority – means you “hate” your child; if you love him you will make him long for what is fair– Proverbs 13:24

The Bible says that a father and mother should retain a place of authority. A child must know that their parents will set limits, they will teach them right from wrong. You can be “friends” with your children, as long as you also maintain your place of special authority as a parent.

How did “Spare the Rod” originate? In Hebrew, there is a word “shaivet”. The word “shaivet” can mean “authority” or it can mean “scepter”, which is the symbol of royal authority. Someone mistranslated the word “shaivet” for “rod”, since the word “rod” is sometimes used to mean a scepter.

An example of the use of the word “shaivet” to mean “official authority” is found in Genesis 49:10. Jacob is blessing his children. When he hurts Judah, he acknowledges that Judah is the natural leader of the brothers. It says: “The SHAIVET will always be in the hands of Judah, and the legislative authority of his descendants.” Here, Shaivet means the scepter as a symbol of authority. That is why all the leading kings of the Jewish people, beginning with King David, were of Jewish descent.

No. Do not hit your child. That’s wrong.

Yes. Maintain your position of authority. For your child to learn the limits. They can benefit from having a father and mother who are the “king and queen” of their home.