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Proverbs 27:5

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Open rebuke is better than secret love.
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  1. Proverbs 28:23Rank 1 from verse 5
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    23He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

  2. 1 Timothy 5:20Rank 2 from verse 5
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    20Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

  3. Galatians 2:14Rank 3 from verse 5
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    14But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?

  4. Matthew 18:15Rank 4 from verse 5
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    15¶ Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

  5. Leviticus 19:17Rank 5 from verse 5
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    17¶ Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.

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Proverbs 27:5

COMBINED MEANING

open

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Sense 1: Unclosed, uncovered, or manifest. Sense 2: As a verb, to uncover, reveal, or explain.

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rebuke

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1. A reproof, censure, or expression of blame or displeasure; to reprove or censure. 2. To command something to cease or be restrained.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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better

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Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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secret

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1. Hidden, concealed, private, or not openly known. 2. A hidden matter, counsel, or mystery.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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27:4Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

27:5Open rebuke is better than secret love.

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27:6Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

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