Deuteronomy 5:16
“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.”
What does Deuteronomy 5:16 mean?
Deuteronomy 5:16 (KJV) states, "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." This verse is part of the Ten Commandments, which were…
Read full commentaryDevotionalHonoring Our Parents: A Divine Commandment with Lasting Impact
In Deuteronomy 5:16, we encounter a powerful and straightforward command from God: "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." At…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Honor and Gratitude for Parents
O Heavenly Father, In awe of Your infinite wisdom and the divine paths You have laid for each of us, I come before You to give thanks for the gift of family and specifically for the gift of parents. As I reflect on Your Word in Deuteronomy 5:16, where it is written, "Honour thy…
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