epitimaō

What it means

To rebuke or to order sharply. Mark uses it for what Jesus says to unclean spirits (1:25), the wind (4:39), and, with the same sternness, his own disciples when they begin to say who he is (8:30). It's also the word for what Peter does to Jesus in 8:32, and what Jesus does to Peter in 8:33.

Range of meaning

• RebukeSpeak sharply against.
• Command sternlyGive a strict order, often to silence.
• WarnCharge someone strongly.

In Mark

• Chapter 1

  Jesus rebukes the spirit: "Be silent" (1:25).

• Chapter 3

  Jesus "sternly orders" the spirits not to make him known (3:12).

• Chapter 4

  He rebukes the wind (4:39).

• Chapter 8

  Jesus tells them not to tell anyone (8:30) and Peter and Jesus rebuke each other (8:32-33).

• Chapter 9

  Jesus rebukes the spirit (9:25).