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correction

Meaning of “correction”

Discipline, chastening, or instruction that corrects error and restores what is right.

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12 occurrences12 verses6 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Job 37:13

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2 Timothy 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
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All Scripture is giuen by inspiration of God, & is profitable for doctrine, for reproofe, for correction, for instrution in righteousnesse,

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That which is intended to rectify, or to cure faults; punishment; discipline; chastisement; that which corrects.

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