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Deuteronomy 5:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 5:16

Verse 16 of 33

Scripture focus

Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Deuteronomy 5:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:16

Theological / Devotional

Honour. Compare the instruction of the apostle Paul in Eph. 6:1-3 (see also Ex. 20:12). Only the child who learns to honor and respect the authority of his parents will learn to honor and reverence God.

By SdaBc