New International VersionFor Moses said, ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and, ‘Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death.’
New Living TranslationFor instance, Moses gave you this law from God: ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and ‘Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of father or mother must be put to death.’
English Standard VersionFor Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’; and, ‘Whoever reviles father or mother must surely die.’
Berean Standard BibleFor Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’
Berean Literal BibleFor Moses said, 'Honor your Father and your mother,' and, 'The one speaking evil of father or mother must surely die.'
King James BibleFor Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:
New King James VersionFor Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’; and, ‘He who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.’
New American Standard BibleFor Moses said, ‘HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER’; and, ‘THE ONE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF FATHER OR MOTHER, IS CERTAINLY TO BE PUT TO DEATH’;
NASB 1995“For Moses said, ‘HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER’ and, ‘HE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF FATHER OR MOTHER, IS TO BE PUT TO DEATH’
NASB 1977“For Moses said, ‘HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER’; and, ‘HE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF FATHER OR MOTHER, LET HIM BE PUT TO DEATH’;
Legacy Standard BibleFor Moses said, ‘HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER’; and, ‘HE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF FATHER OR MOTHER, IS TO BE PUT TO DEATH’;
Amplified BibleFor Moses said, ‘HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER [with respect and gratitude]’; and, ‘HE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF HIS FATHER OR MOTHER MUST BE PUT TO DEATH’;
Christian Standard BibleFor Moses said: Honor your father and your mother; and Whoever speaks evil of father or mother must be put to death.
Holman Christian Standard BibleFor Moses said: Honor your father and your mother; and Whoever speaks evil of father or mother must be put to death.
American Standard VersionFor Moses said, Honor thy father and thy mother; and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death:
Contemporary English VersionDidn't Moses command you to respect your father and mother? Didn't he tell you to put to death all who curse their parents?
English Revised VersionFor Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationFor example, Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother' and 'Whoever curses father or mother must be put to death.'
Good News TranslationFor Moses commanded, 'Respect your father and your mother,' and, 'If you curse your father or your mother, you are to be put to death.'
International Standard VersionBecause Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother,' and, 'Whoever curses his father or mother must certainly be put to death.'
NET BibleFor Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother,' and, 'Whoever insults his father or mother must be put to death.'
New Heart English BibleFor Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother;' and, 'Anyone who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.'
Webster's Bible TranslationFor Moses said, Honor thy father and thy mother; and, Whoever curseth father or mother, let him die the death:
Weymouth New TestamentFor Moses said, 'Honour thy father and thy mother' and again, 'He who curses father or mother, let him die the death.' Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’
World English BibleFor Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother;’ and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor Moses said, Honor your father and your mother; and, He who is speaking evil of father or mother—let him die the death;
Berean Literal BibleFor Moses said, 'Honor your Father and your mother,' and, 'The one speaking evil of father or mother must surely die.'
Young's Literal Translation for Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, He who is speaking evil of father or mother -- let him die the death;
Smith's Literal TranslationFor Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and he reviling father or mother, in death let him die: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor Moses said: Honor thy father and thy mother; and He that shall curse father or mother, dying let him die.
Catholic Public Domain VersionFor Moses said: ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘Whoever will have cursed father or mother, let him die a death.’
New American BibleFor Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and ‘Whoever curses father or mother shall die.’
New Revised Standard VersionFor Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’; and, ‘Whoever speaks evil of father or mother must surely die.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor Moses said, Honor your father and your mother; and he who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishFor Moses said, “Honor your father and your mother”, and “Whoever reviles father and mother shall die the death.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor Moses said: Honor your father and your mother; and, He that curses father or mother shall surely be put to death.
Godbey New TestamentFor Moses said, Honor thy father and thy mother; and let the one speaking evil of father and mother die the death.
Haweis New Testament
For Moses said, ?Honour thy father and thy mother:? and ?he that curseth father or mother, let him assuredly be put to death.?
Mace New Testament
Moses said, "honour thy father and thy mother;" and, if any one speak contemptibly of his father, or his mother, let him be put to death.
Weymouth New Testament
For Moses said, 'Honour thy father and thy mother' and again, 'He who curses father or mother, let him die the death.'
Worrell New Testament
For Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother,' and 'He that speaks evil of father or mother, let him surely die.'
Worsley New Testament
for Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, He that revileth father or mother, let him be put to death:
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Tradition and Worship… 9He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition. 10ForMosessaid,‘Honoryourfatherandyourmother’and‘Anyone whocurseshis fatherormothermust be put to death.’11But you say that if a man says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is Corban’ (that is, a gift devoted to God),…
Cross References Exodus 20:12Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
Deuteronomy 5:16Honor 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.
Exodus 21:17Anyone who curses his father or mother must surely be put to death.
Leviticus 20:9If anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to death. He has cursed his father or mother; his blood shall be upon him.
Matthew 15:4For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’
Ephesians 6:2-3“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.”
Proverbs 20:20Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.
Proverbs 30:17As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.
Matthew 19:19honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.’”
Luke 18:20You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’”
Romans 13:9The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Colossians 3:20Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.
1 Timothy 5:4But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
Deuteronomy 27:16‘Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’
2 Timothy 3:2For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,
Treasury of Scripture For Moses said, Honor your father and your mother; and, Whoever curses father or mother, let him die the death: Honour. Mark 10:19
Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 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. 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. Whoso. Exodus 21:17
And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death. Leviticus 20:9
For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his bloodshall be upon him. Deuteronomy 27:16
Cursedbe he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen. Jump to Previous CursesCursethDeathDieEvilHonorHonourIllMosesMotherPunishmentSpeakingSpeaksSurelyWhoJump to Next CursesCursethDeathDieEvilHonorHonourIllMosesMotherPunishmentSpeakingSpeaksSurelyWhoMark 7 1.The Pharisees find fault with the disciples for eating with unwashed hands.8.They break the commandment of God by the traditions of men.14.Food defiles not the man.24.He heals the Syrophenician woman's daughter of an unclean spirit;31.and one that was deaf, and stammered in his speech.For Moses saidThis phrase references the authority of Moses as the lawgiver in Israel, whose teachings were foundational to Jewish life and religious practice. Moses is traditionally credited with writing the first five books of the Bible, known as the Torah or Pentateuch. His role as a prophet and leader is central to the Jewish faith, and his words are considered divinely inspired. This appeal to Moses underscores the weight and seriousness of the commandment being discussed. ‘Honor your father and your mother’
This commandment is the fifth of the Ten Commandments, found inExodus 20:12 andDeuteronomy 5:16. It emphasizes the importance of family structure and respect within the household, which was a cornerstone of ancient Israelite society. Honoring parents was seen as a reflection of honoring God, as the family was the primary unit for religious and moral instruction. This commandment also carried a promise of long life and prosperity in the land God was giving to the Israelites. and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’
This part of the verse refers to the severe penalty prescribed inExodus 21:17 andLeviticus 20:9 for cursing one's parents. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such a curse was not merely a verbal insult but a serious breach of social and religious order, warranting the ultimate punishment. This reflects the high value placed on family integrity and the authority of parents. The harshness of the penalty underscores the gravity of the offense in the eyes of God and the community. This also points to the broader biblical theme of justice and the consequences of sin, which are ultimately fulfilled in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, who bore the penalty for humanity's transgressions. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesA central figure in the Old Testament, Moses is the lawgiver who received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai. He is often referenced in the New Testament as an authority on the Law. 2. JesusIn this passage, Jesus is speaking to the Pharisees and scribes, addressing their hypocrisy in following human traditions over God's commandments. 3. Pharisees and ScribesReligious leaders in Jewish society who were known for their strict adherence to the Law and traditions. They often clashed with Jesus over interpretations of the Law. 4. The LawRefers to the commandments given by God to the Israelites, including the Ten Commandments, which are foundational to Jewish and Christian ethics. 5. The Commandment to Honor ParentsThis is one of the Ten Commandments, emphasizing the importance of respecting and caring for one's parents. Teaching Points The Authority of ScriptureJesus affirms the authority of the Mosaic Law, reminding us that God's commandments are not to be overridden by human traditions. The Importance of FamilyThe command to honor parents underscores the value God places on family relationships and the respect and care due to parents. Hypocrisy in Religious PracticeJesus criticizes the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, teaching us to examine our own lives for areas where we might prioritize tradition over God's clear commands. The Seriousness of DisrespectThe severe penalty for cursing parents in the Law highlights the gravity of disrespect and the need for a heart attitude that honors family. Application in Modern ContextWhile the death penalty is not applicable today, the principle of honoring parents remains vital. This can be expressed through respect, care, and support, especially as parents age. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Mark 7
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What does the Bible instruct about obeying parents?Verse 10. - Our Lord now gives an example of one of these human traditions. Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; - that is, obey and love them, and succor them, if they need it; for here "honor" means not only reverence and love, but support, as is clear from Ver. 12 - and , He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death; that is, let him "surely die," without any hope of pardon. Our Lord means this: "That if he who by words only speaks evil of his father or his mother is, by law, guilty of death, how much more is he guilty of death who wrongs them by deed, and deprives them of that support which he owes them by the law of nature; and not only so, but teaches others so from Moses' seat, as you scribes and Pharisees do when you say, 'It is Corban.'"
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Forγὰρ(gar)Conjunction
Strong's 1063:For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.MosesΜωϋσῆς(Mōusēs)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3475:Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.said,εἶπεν(eipen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.‘HonorΤίμα(Tima)Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 5091:From timios; to prize, i.e. Fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere.yourσου(sou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.fatherπατέρα(patera)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962:Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.yourσου(sou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.mother,’μητέρα(mētera)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3384:A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'.and,καί(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.‘WhoeverὉ(Ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.cursesκακολογῶν(kakologōn)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2551:To speak evil of, curse, revile, abuse. From a compound of kakos and logos; to revile.[his] fatherπατέρα(patera)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962:Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.orἢ(ē)Conjunction
Strong's 2228:Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.motherμητέρα(mētera)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3384:A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'.must be put to death.’τελευτάτω(teleutatō)Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5053:To end, finish, die, complete. From a presumed derivative of teleo; to finish life, i.e. Expire.
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