Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ephesians 6:4

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4. fathers —including mothers; the fathers are specified as being the fountains of domestic authority. Fathers are more prone to passion in relation to their children than mothers, whose fault is rather over-indulgence. provoke not —irritate not, by vexatious commands, unreasonable blame, and uncertain temper [ALFORD]. :- , "lest they be discouraged." nurture — Greek, "discipline," namely, training by chastening in act where needed ( Job 5:17 ; Hebrews 12:7 ). admonition —training by words ( Deuteronomy 6:7 ; "catechise," Proverbs 22:6 , Margin ), whether of encouragement, or remonstrance, or reproof, according as is required [TRENCH]. Contrast 1 Samuel 3:13 , Margin. of the Lord —such as the Lord approves, and by His Spirit dictates. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-5" class="com-number"

Pericope (part_of)

• part_of pericope/per-eph-6-001

절 (explains)

bible-text/eph-6-4

Source

• source-manifest/jfb — Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (PD)
• evidence_grade: T_theological