Child Abuse – Dr. Eitan Bar | Bible Scholar https://eitan.bar Eitan Bar is a Theologian & Author Bringing a Jewish Perspective to the Christian Faith Sun, 26 Jan 2025 13:33:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://eitan.bar/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/icon-logo-eb-eitan-bar-scaled.webp Child Abuse – Dr. Eitan Bar | Bible Scholar https://eitan.bar 32 32 The Real Meaning of “Spares the Rod Hates His Son” (Proverbs 13:24) https://eitan.bar/articles/spares-the-rod-hates-their-children-proverbs-13-24/ https://eitan.bar/articles/spares-the-rod-hates-their-children-proverbs-13-24/#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:15:30 +0000 https://eitan.bar/?p=1602 Many Christians believe that "spare the rod, spoil the child" (Proverbs 13:24) means they can, or even should, hit their young children. But what if this verse actually means the opposite of what they think? This article challenges the common interpretation of the verse and offers a different perspective on how to raise children.

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