CategoryArchaic Word / Theological Term
Modern Equivalentdiscipline; correct; train.
KJV Word TypeVerb
DefinitionTo correct, discipline, or instruct, often with the purpose of moral or spiritual growth.
Key Verses"For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth." (Hebrews 12:6)
KJV Usage NoteOften describes loving correction from God rather than mere punishment.
Common MisunderstandingIt does not always mean harsh punishment; it often means corrective training.
EtymologyFrom Old French chastier, from Latin castigare, meaning "to correct" or "to make pure."