KJV dictionary & concordance

correction

Meaning of “correction”

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

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

12 occurrences12 verses6 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Job 37:13

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KJV PCE

She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not in the Lord; she drew not near to her God.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Zephaniah 3:2 · retained source text

She obeyed not the voice: she receiued not correction: she trusted not in the LORD: she drew not neere to her God.

1611 marginal noteOr, instruction.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 2 Timothy 3:16 · retained source text

All Scripture is giuen by inspiration of God, & is profitable for doctrine, for reproofe, for correction, for instrution in righteousnesse,

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Historical English dictionary sources

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

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