You Shall Not Withhold Your Hand

by on October 4, 2014 | 2 Comments

You shall not withhold your hand from your son or daughter, but from their youth you shall teach them the fear of God.

—Didache (c.90–130 AD) 4.9.

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  1. What would withhold your hand mean in this context Dr. Clark? It’s not speaking of corporal punishment is it? More likely, a handing over or a handing off of the fear of God…possibly. Thanks for any insight you can provide.

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