CHASTISEMENT, n. Correction; punishment; pain inflicted for punishment and correction, either by stripes or otherwise. Shall I so much dishonour my fair stars, On equal terms to give him chastisement.I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more. Job 34.The chastisement of our peace, in Scripture, was the pain which Christ suffered to purchase our peace and reconciliation to God. Is. 53.
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