New International Version “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you. New Living Translation “Honor your father and mother, as the LORD your God commanded you. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God is giving you. English Standard Version “‘Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Berean Standard Bible Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Berean Literal Bible Honor your father and your mother, as YHWH your God has commanded you, that your days may be long, that it may be well with you in the land that YHWH your God is giving to you. King James Bible 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. New King James Version ‘Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may be well with you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you. New American Standard Bible ‘Honor your father and your mother, just as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be prolonged and that it may go well for you on the land which the LORD your God is giving you. NASB 1995 ‘Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, that your days may be prolonged and that it may go well with you on the land which the LORD your God gives you. NASB 1977 ‘Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, that your days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with you on the land which the LORD your God gives you. Legacy Standard Bible ‘Honor your father and your mother, as Yahweh your God has commanded you, that your days may be prolonged and that it may go well with you on the land which Yahweh your God gives you. Amplified Bible ‘Honor (respect, obey, care for) your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days [on the earth] may be prolonged and so that it may go well with you in the land which the LORD your God gives you. Berean Annotated Bible Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you <Mat 15:4, Mat 19:19, Mrk 7:10, Luk 18:20, Eph 6:2–3>. Christian Standard Bible Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and so that you may prosper in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Holman Christian Standard Bible Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and so that you may prosper in the land the LORD your God is giving you. American Standard Version Honor thy father and thy mother, as Jehovah thy God commanded thee; that thy days may be long, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee. Contemporary English Version Respect your father and mother, and you will live a long and successful life in the land I am giving you. English Revised Version Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God commanded thee: that thy days may be long, and that it may go well with thee, upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Honor your father and your mother as the LORD your God has commanded you. Then you will live for a long time, and things will go well for you in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Good News Translation "'Respect your father and your mother, as I, the LORD your God, command you, so that all may go well with you and so that you may live a long time in the land that I am giving you. International Standard Version "'You are to honor your father and your mother, just as the LORD your God commanded you, so that your life will be long and things will go well for you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. NET Bible Honor your father and your mother just as the LORD your God has commanded you to do, so that your days may be extended and that it may go well with you in the land that he is about to give you. New Heart English Bible "Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God commanded you; that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you, in the land which the LORD your God gives you. Webster's Bible Translation Honor thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may be well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHonor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. World English Bible “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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHonor your father and your mother, as your God YHWH has commanded you, so that your days are prolonged, and so that it is well with you on the ground which your God YHWH is giving to you. Berean Literal Bible Honor your father and your mother, as YHWH your God has commanded you, that your days may be long, that it may be well with you in the land that YHWH your God is giving to you. Young's Literal Translation 'Honour thy father and thy mother, as Jehovah thy God hath commanded thee, so that thy days are prolonged, and so that it is well with thee, on the ground which Jehovah thy God is giving to thee. Smith's Literal Translation Honor thy father and thy mother, as Jehovah thy God commanded thee, so that thy days shall be prolonged and so that it shall be good to thee upon the land that Jehovah thy God gave to thee, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHonour thy father and mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee, that thou mayst live a long time, and it may be well with thee in the land, which the Lord thy God will give thee. Catholic Public Domain Version Honor your father and mother, just as the Lord your God has instructed you, so that you may live a long time, and so that it may be well with you in the land, which the Lord your God will give to you. New American Bible Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD, your God, has commanded you, that you may have a long life and that you may prosper in the land the LORD your God is giving you. New Revised Standard Version Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHonor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you; that your days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with you, in the land which the LORD your God gives you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Honor your father and your mother as LORD JEHOVAH your God commanded you, that your days may be many and it may be good for you in the good land that LORD JEHOVAH your God gives to you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God commanded thee; that thy days may be long, and that it may go well with thee, upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation Honour thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God commanded thee; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest live long upon the land, which the Lord thy God gives thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Ten Commandments…15Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and that the LORD your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. That is why the LORD your God has commanded you to keep the Sabbath day. 16Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. 17You shall not murder.… Cross References Honor your father and your mother, Leviticus 19:3 Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God. Proverbs 6:20 My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Proverbs 1:8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. as the LORD your God has commanded you, Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Matthew 15:4 For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ Mark 7:10 For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ so that your days may be long Ephesians 6:3 “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” Proverbs 3:2 for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. Exodus 23:26 No woman in your land will miscarry or be barren; I will fulfill the number of your days. and that it may go well with you Deuteronomy 4:40 Keep His statutes and commandments, which I am giving you today, so that you and your children after you may prosper, and that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you for all time. Jeremiah 7:23 but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. Psalm 128:2 For when you eat the fruit of your labor, blessings and prosperity will be yours. in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 11:31 For you are about to cross the Jordan to enter and possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you. When you take possession of it and settle in it, Joshua 1:11 “Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Prepare your provisions, for within three days you will cross the Jordan to go in and take possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.’” Genesis 13:15 for all the land that you see, I will give to you and your offspring forever. Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. / “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” Treasury of Scripture Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you; that your days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with you, in the land which the LORD your God gives you. Honour Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Leviticus 19:3 Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the LORD your God. Matthew 15:4-6 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death… that thy days Deuteronomy 4:40 Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever. Deuteronomy 27:16 Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen. Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right… Jump to Previous Commanded Honor Honour Live Mother Ordered ProlongedJump to Next Commanded Honor Honour Live Mother Ordered ProlongedDeuteronomy 5 1. The covenant in Horeb6. The ten commandments 23. At the people's request Moses receives the law from God Honor your father and your mother, God establishes reverence for parents as a basic duty within covenant life. Parents ordinarily serve as God’s appointed means of giving life, instruction, discipline, and spiritual formation. Israel’s households were central to the preservation of faith, history, and obedience from one generation to the next. Honor includes respectful speech, gratitude, care, and submission to godly parental authority, while never requiring disobedience to God. Lev 19:3 Each of you must respect his mother and father,… as the LORD your God has commanded you, Parental honor rests on the authority of the covenant God who redeemed Israel from Egypt and spoke at Sinai. Obedience was not merely a matter of social stability but faithfulness to the LORD. The command joins duties toward God with duties toward neighbor, showing that devotion to God must shape the closest human relationships. Exo 20:12 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long… so that your days may be long God attaches a promise of enduring life to obedience. For Israel, long life was connected with remaining under God’s favor in the land promised to the fathers. Wisdom literature likewise links obedience, righteousness, and life, though the promise does not deny the reality of suffering or premature death in a fallen world. Eph 6:3 that it may go well with you and that you may have… and that it may go well with you Honoring parents strengthens the household and guards the community from rebellion, disorder, and the loss of covenant instruction. God’s blessing includes the well-being of His people as they walk in His ways. Paul cites this command in Ephesians 6:2–3, identifying it as the first commandment with a promise and applying its moral obligation to Christian children. Deu 4:40 Keep His statutes and commandments, which I am giving you… in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. The promised land was God’s gift, not Israel’s achievement, and continued life there required covenant faithfulness. Family obedience contributed to the spiritual stability of the nation occupying God’s inheritance. The command also directs God’s people to recognize that faithfulness in ordinary household life belongs to wholehearted obedience before Him. Deu 11:31 For you are about to cross the Jordan… Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe prophet and leader of the Israelites who delivered God's commandments to the people. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving the Law as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. Mount Sinai The place where God originally gave the Ten Commandments to Moses. 4. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 5. God (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God who commands His people to honor their parents. Teaching Points The Importance of HonorHonoring parents is foundational to a godly life and reflects our respect for God's authority. Promise of Blessing The commandment comes with a promise of well-being and longevity, showing God's desire for our flourishing. Cultural Relevance In a culture that often devalues family structures, this commandment calls Christians to uphold and respect family roles. Spiritual Legacy Honoring parents is part of passing down a spiritual legacy, teaching the next generation about God's faithfulness. Practical Obedience This commandment calls for practical expressions of respect, care, and obedience to parents. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 5:16?2. How does Deuteronomy 5:16 emphasize the importance of honoring parents in society? 3. What promises are associated with honoring parents in Deuteronomy 5:16? 4. How does Ephesians 6:2-3 relate to Deuteronomy 5:16's commandment? 5. In what ways can you honor your parents daily, as instructed in Deuteronomy 5:16? 6. How does honoring parents contribute to a "long life" according to Deuteronomy 5:16? 7. How does Deuteronomy 5:16 relate to the concept of honoring parents in modern society? 8. What historical context influenced the commandment in Deuteronomy 5:16? 9. How does archaeology support the cultural practices mentioned in Deuteronomy 5:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 5? What Does Deuteronomy 5:16 Mean Honor your father and your mother• “Honor” means to treat parents with weighty respect—obedience in youth, care in their old age, and ongoing gratitude in between. Proverbs 1:8–9 and 23:22 remind that parental guidance is a crown, not a chain. Jesus underscored this command when He rebuked the Pharisees for dodging care of parents by religious loopholes (Mark 7:9–13). Paul echoes it: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right” (Ephesians 6:1). Because Scripture speaks with perfect reliability, we take this charge at face value: honoring parents is not optional; it is God’s revealed will. as the LORD your God has commanded you • The source of the directive is the covenant-making LORD; human authority flows from His divine authority. Exodus 20:12 records the same wording, showing continuity between Sinai and the plains of Moab. Leviticus 19:3 places parental honor alongside Sabbath keeping, revealing how seriously God values family order. When we honor parents, we are first honoring the God who placed them over us. so that your days may be long • God attaches a promise: longevity. Ephesians 6:2–3 calls this “the first commandment with a promise,” carrying it straight from Torah into church life. Proverbs 3:1–2 likewise links obedient listening to “many days and years of life.” The promise is not a mechanical guarantee but a general principle: societies and individuals that cultivate respect for parents enjoy stability and duration, while those that dismantle parental honor shorten their own future. and that it may go well with you • The command guards not just length of life but quality of life. Proverbs 4:10–12 shows that obedience to wise instruction broadens the path and removes stumbling. Colossians 3:20 adds, “Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord”. When the Lord is pleased, His favor rests on the household—peace, provision, and protection follow. in the land that the LORD your God is giving you • For Israel, the blessing was tied to Canaan—the tangible stage for covenant life (Deuteronomy 11:8–9). Disrespect for parents would erode national stability and invite exile (Deuteronomy 28:41). For believers today, the principle extends to every sphere God entrusts—homes, churches, communities, even the ultimate inheritance kept in heaven (1 Peter 1:4). Honoring parents aligns us with God’s kingdom order wherever He plants us. summary This verse unites command and promise. God Himself tells us to treat father and mother with lifelong honor. In doing so, we align with His authority, secure extended and enriched life, and enjoy His blessing in the place He assigns us. The pathway to a flourishing future, both personal and communal, still runs through the front door of parental honor. (16) That it may go well with thee . . .—In this form St. Paul cites the commandment in the Epistle to the Ephesians (Deuteronomy 6:2-3). As to what may be made of this promise, see a Note on Deuteronomy 22:7, and a quotation from the Talmud on the point.Verse 16. - The germ of society is the family, and the family is sustained only as the authority and rule of the heads of the house are upheld and respected. The command, then, to honor parents may be justly regarded as asserting the foundation of all social ordinances and arrangements. Where parents are not honored, a flaw lies at the basis, and the stability of the entire social fabric is endangered.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Honorכַּבֵּ֤ד (kab·bêḏ) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3513: To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome your father אָבִ֙יךָ֙ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father and your mother, אִמֶּ֔ךָ (’im·me·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) as כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֑יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has commanded you, צִוְּךָ֖ (ṣiw·wə·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order so that לְמַ֣עַן ׀ (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent your days יָמֶ֗יךָ (yā·me·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day may be long יַאֲרִיכֻ֣ן (ya·’ă·rî·ḵun) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 748: To be, long and that וּלְמַ֙עַן֙ (ū·lə·ma·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent it may go well יִ֣יטַב (yî·ṭaḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3190: To be good, well, glad, or pleasing with you לָ֔ךְ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew in עַ֚ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the land הָֽאֲדָמָ֔ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 127: Ground, land the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is giving נֹתֵ֥ן (nō·ṯên) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you. לָֽךְ׃ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew Additonal Resources Deuteronomy 5:16 Blue Letter BibleDeuteronomy 5:16 Bible Gateway Deuteronomy 5:16 Bible.com Deuteronomy 5:16 NIV |
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