Y7 Technology

Selah · Answered from Scripture

What does the Bible say about honoring your parents?

Ask your own question — Selah →

What Scripture says

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother, as Yahweh your God commanded you; that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you, in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

Deuteronomy 5:16

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

Ephesians 6:1

“A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, then where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is the respect due me? Says Yahweh of Armies to you, priests, who despise my name. You say, ‘How have we despised your name?’

Malachi 1:6

Verses quoted from the World English Bible (public domain).

A reflection

The Bible teaches that honoring parents is a fundamental duty, emphasizing respect and obedience as seen in Exodus 20:12 and Ephesians 6:1. This honor is not only a matter of verbal respect but involves caring for their needs and following their guidance (Matthew Henry's Commentary). The promise associated with this commandment highlights the importance of this relationship, as nurturing bonds with parents can lead to well-being and longevity in life (Deuteronomy 5:16).

This reflection was written by AI from the verses above. The verses are quoted verbatim; the AI never writes Scripture.

Where traditions read it

Catholic
The Catholic tradition emphasizes that honoring parents involves providing for their needs, especially in terms of care and support, as indicated in the teachings of Jerome.
Orthodox
The Orthodox view, as noted by Cyril of Alexandria, holds that our duty to God must be prioritized over familial obligations, yet still respects the importance of honoring parents.
Protestant
In Protestant thought, as articulated by Matthew Henry, honoring parents is comprehensive, involving reverence, obedience, and efforts to please them, regardless of the child's maturity.

Ask your own question

Selah answers in your own words, from Scripture first — every verse quoted, never invented. Reading the Bible is always free.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

More questions