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…2“Speak to the whole congregation of Israel and tell them: Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.3Eachof you must respecthis motherand father,and you must keepMy Sabbaths.Iam the LORDyour God.4Do not turn to idols or make for yourselves molten gods. I am the LORD your God.…

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You shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the LORD your God.

fear

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.

Exodus 21:15,17
And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death…

Deuteronomy 21:18-21
If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, andthat, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them: …

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Leviticus 26:2
Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: Iam the LORD.

Exodus 16:29
See, for that the LORD hath given you the sabbath, therefore he giveth you on the sixth day the bread of two days; abide ye every man in his place, let no man go out of his place on the seventh day.

Exodus 20:8
Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

FearHonourMotherObserveRespectRevereReverenceSabbathsFearHonourMotherObserveRespectRevereReverenceSabbaths1.A repetition of various laws

Each of you must respect his mother and father
This command emphasizes the importance of family structure and authority within the community of Israel. Respecting parents is foundational to maintaining social order and is reiterated in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:12). In ancient Israel, the family was the primary unit of society, and honoring parents was seen as honoring God Himself. This respect extends beyond mere obedience to include care and provision, especially as parents age. The command also reflects the broader biblical principle of honoring authority, which is echoed in the New Testament (Ephesians 6:1-3).

and you must keep My Sabbaths
The Sabbath was a sign of the covenant between God and Israel (Exodus 31:13). Observing the Sabbath was a way for the Israelites to demonstrate their trust in God’s provision and to set themselves apart from other nations. It was a day of rest and worship, reflecting God’s rest on the seventh day of creation (Genesis 2:2-3). The Sabbath also foreshadows the rest found in Christ (Hebrews 4:9-10), symbolizing spiritual rest and redemption. Keeping the Sabbath was a tangible expression of faith and obedience, reinforcing the rhythm of work and rest ordained by God.

I am the LORD your God
This phrase serves as a divine affirmation of authority and relationship. It reminds the Israelites of their unique covenant relationship with God, who delivered them from Egypt and established them as His people (Exodus 6:7). The declaration "I am the LORD" is a frequent refrain in Leviticus, underscoring God's holiness and the call for His people to be holy (Leviticus 19:2). It emphasizes that the commands given are not arbitrary but are rooted in the character and authority of God Himself. This statement also points to the exclusivity of worship and allegiance due to God alone, rejecting idolatry and affirming monotheism.

1.Moses
The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God to instruct the Israelites.

2.Israelites
The original audience of Leviticus, who were given these laws to live as God's chosen people.

3.God (Yahweh)
The divine lawgiver, emphasizing His authority and covenant relationship with Israel.

4.Parents (Mother and Father)
Central figures in the family unit, deserving of respect and honor.

5.Sabbath
A holy day of rest instituted by God, symbolizing His creation rest and covenant with Israel.Respect for Authority
The command to respect parents underscores the importance of honoring authority figures in our lives, reflecting our respect for God's authority.

Family as a Foundation
The family unit is central to God's design for society. Respect within the family fosters stability and reflects God's order.

Sabbath Observance
Observing the Sabbath is a reminder of God's creation and His provision. It is a time for rest, worship, and reflection on God's goodness.

Holiness in Daily Life
The call to respect parents and observe the Sabbath is part of a broader call to holiness, as outlined inLeviticus 19, which reflects God's character.

Identity in God
The phrase "I am the LORD your God" reminds us of our identity as God's people, called to live according to His statutes and reflect His holiness.1.What is the meaning of Leviticus 19:3?

2.How does Leviticus 19:3 emphasize the importance of honoring parents and the Sabbath?

3.What practical steps can you take to "revere your mother and father" today?

4.How does observing the Sabbath reflect our relationship with God, according to Leviticus 19:3?

5.In what ways does Leviticus 19:3 connect to the Ten Commandments?

6.How can honoring parents and the Sabbath strengthen your faith and family life?

7.How does Leviticus 19:3 relate to honoring parents in today's society?

8.Why does Leviticus 19:3 emphasize reverence for parents and Sabbath observance together?

9.What historical context influenced the command in Leviticus 19:3?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 19?

11.What are the Bible's teachings on disrespect?

12.What does the Bible teach about honor?

13.What does the Bible instruct about obeying parents?

14.What does fearing God entail?Each of you must respect his mother and father

• This echoes the fifth commandment (Exodus 20:12;Deuteronomy 5:16), showing that honoring parents is foundational to covenant life.

• “Respect” involves:

– Listening to their instruction (Proverbs 1:8).

– Speaking to them with dignity (Proverbs 30:17).

– Providing for them in their later years (Mark 7:9-13;1 Timothy 5:4).

• The command covers both parents equally, elevating the mother’s place alongside the father’s—remarkable in the ancient world.

• For believers today, Paul repeats this call: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right” (Ephesians 6:1-3). Honoring parents remains a direct expression of honoring God.

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And you must keep My Sabbaths

• “Sabbaths” includes the weekly Sabbath (Exodus 20:8-11) and the festival Sabbaths (Leviticus 23). God guards times of rest and worship for His people’s good.

• Keeping the Sabbath meant:

– Ceasing from ordinary work (Exodus 31:13-15).

– Gathering for holy assembly (Leviticus 23:3).

– Trusting God to provide even when one does not work (Exodus 16:22-30).

• Jesus affirmed the life-giving purpose of the Sabbath: “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath” (Mark 2:27).

• While believers differ on the day’s observance, the principle of rhythmic rest and worship continues (Hebrews 4:9-11). It stands as a weekly reminder that God, not our labor, sustains us.

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I am the LORD your God

• The verse ends by anchoring both commands in God’s character. He alone has the authority to direct family life and worship (Leviticus 11:45).

• “I am” recalls His covenant name revealed to Moses (Exodus 3:14). His unchanging nature guarantees the relevance of His commands.

• Because He redeemed Israel, obedience was the grateful response (Deuteronomy 7:9-11). The same applies to believers today who have been redeemed by Christ (1 Peter 1:14-16).

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summary

Leviticus 19:3 links family honor and Sabbath observance, tying both to the Lord’s own identity. Respecting parents trains hearts to submit to God-given authority, while keeping the Sabbaths shapes a rhythm of trust and worship. Together they express lived-out holiness under the watchful care of “the LORD your God.”

(3)Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father.--The first means to attain to the holiness which is to make the Israelite reflect the holiness of God, is uniformly to reverence his parents. Thus the group of precepts contained in this chapter opens with the fifth commandment in the Decalogue (Exodus 20:12), or, as the Apostle calls it, the first commandment with promise (Ephesians 6:2). During the second Temple, already the spiritual authorities called attention to the singular fact that this is one of the three instances in the Scriptures where, contrary to the usual practice, the mother is mentioned before the father; the other two beingGenesis 44:20 andLeviticus 21:2. As children ordinarily fear the father and love the mother, hence they say precedence is here given to the mother in order to inculcate the duty of fearing them both alike. The expression "fear," however, they take to include the following :--(1) Not to stand or sit in the place set apart for the parents; (2) not to carp at or oppose their statements; and (3) not to call them by their proper names, but either to call them father or mother, or my master, my lady. Whilst the expression "honour," which is used in the parallel passage inExodus 20:12, they understand to include (1) to provide them with food and raiment, and (2) to escort them. The parents, they urge, are God's representatives upon earth; hence as God is both to be "honoured" with our substance (Proverbs 3:9), and as He is to be "feared" (Deuteronomy 6:13), so our parents are both to be "honoured" (Exodus 20:12) and "feared" (Leviticus 19:3); and as he who blasphemes the name of God is stoned (Leviticus 24:16), so he who curses his father or mother is stoned (Leviticus 20:9). . . .Verse 3. -Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father. The wordsfear andreverence are in this connection interchangeable. SoEphesians 5:33, "Let the wife see that she reverence her husband," where the word "reverence" would be more exactly translated by "fear." St. Paul points out that the importance of the fifth commandment is indicated in the Decalogue by its being" the first commandment with promise," that is, with a promise attached to it (Ephesians 6:2). The family life is built upon reverence to parents, and on the family is built society. Obedience to parents is a duty flowing out of one of the first two laws instituted by God - the law of marriage (Genesis 2:24). The second law instituted at the same time was that of the sabbath (Genesis 2:3), and in the verse before us observance of the sabbatical law is likewise inculcated, in the words that immediately follow - ye shall keep my sabbaths.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Each
אִ֣ישׁ(’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

of you must respect
תִּירָ֔אוּ(tî·rā·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3372:To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

his mother
אִמּ֤וֹ(’im·mōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 517:A mother, )

and father,
וְאָבִיו֙(wə·’ā·ḇîw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1:Father

and you must observe
תִּשְׁמֹ֑רוּ(tiš·mō·rū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 8104:To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

My Sabbaths.
שַׁבְּתֹתַ֖י(šab·bə·ṯō·ṯay)
Noun - common plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7676:Intermission, the Sabbath

I
אֲנִ֖י(’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589:I

am the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God.
אֱלֹהֵיכֶֽם׃(’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


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