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NASB | Ephesians 6:2 HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER (which is the first commandment with a promise), |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 6:2 HONOR [esteem, value as precious] YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER [and be respectful to them]--this is the first commandment with a promise-- |
Bible Question: The word "Honor" seems to have many meanings in our world today in regards to our parents. As we face, as Christians, the task of Honoring our father and mother in their old age. Question, to what extent do we go to make sure we do what is right in God's eyes when our parents get older? What does the word Honor mean? |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... Exo 20:12; Mat 15:4, 19:19; Eph 6:2-3 ... Word study ... Kabad (Hebrew), Timao (Greek) ... Amijares, greetings and welcome to the forum. In the Hebrew the word is Kabad (Strong's 03513). It means to be heavy, be weighty, be glorious In the Greek it is timao (Strong's 5091), a verb meaning to estimate, fix the value or to honor, to have in honour, to revere, venerate. It is from the adjective timios (Strong's 5093) which means as of great price, precious ... held in honour, esteemed, especially dear. We are to show them respect and it could cost us something. We aren't to speak evil of them. It is not just old age. Hope this helps, Searcher |