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Definition and Usage:In the biblical context, "respects" often refers to the act of showing honor, esteem, or consideration towards others. It encompasses attitudes and behaviors that reflect a recognition of the worth or position of another person. The concept of respect is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, emphasizing the importance of honoring God, authorities, and fellow human beings.
Respect for God:The Bible consistently underscores the necessity of respecting and revering God. This respect is demonstrated through obedience, worship, and acknowledgment of His sovereignty. In
Deuteronomy 10:12, the Israelites are instructed, "And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul." This fear of the Lord is a profound respect that leads to a life of devotion and obedience.
Respect for Authorities:Scripture also commands respect for earthly authorities, recognizing their role as instituted by God.
Romans 13:1-2 states, "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves." This passage highlights the importance of respecting governmental leaders as part of God's ordained order.
Respect for Parents:The Bible places a strong emphasis on respecting one's parents, which is enshrined in the Ten Commandments.
Exodus 20:12 commands, "Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you." This respect is not only a duty but also carries a promise of blessing and longevity.
Respect for Others:Respect for others is a fundamental principle in Christian ethics. The Apostle Paul writes in
Philippians 2:3-4, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." This passage encourages believers to esteem others and prioritize their needs, reflecting Christ's humility and love.
Respect in the Church:Within the church, respect is vital for maintaining unity and harmony.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 advises, "But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction. In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another." This respect for church leaders and fellow believers fosters a community that honors God and supports one another.
Respect for All People:The Bible teaches that all people are made in the image of God (
Genesis 1:27), and therefore, deserve respect and dignity.
James 2:1 warns against showing favoritism, "My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism." This call to impartiality underscores the value of every individual, regardless of status or background.
Conclusion:The biblical concept of respect is multifaceted, encompassing reverence for God, honor for authorities, esteem for parents, and consideration for others. It is a reflection of God's character and a command for His people, promoting a society that values dignity, order, and love.
Greek
782. aspazomai -- to welcome, greet... greet. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: aspazomai Phonetic Spelling:
(as-pad'-zom-ahee) Short Definition: I greet, salute, pay my
respects to Definition:
...5399. phobeo -- to put to flight, to terrify, frighten
... afraid (39), am afraid (2), awestruck (1), fear (27), feared (5), fearful (2), fearing
(6), fears (2), frightened (7), have...fear (1),respects (1), terrified...
3956. pas -- all, every
... word Definition all, every NASB Word Usage all (731), all the things (7),
all...things (1), all kinds (1), all men (14), all people (4), allrespects (3),...
Library
In whatRespects Predestination and Grace Differ.
... A Treatise on the predestination of the saints, Chapter 19 [X]"In What
Respects Predestination and Grace Differ. Moreover, that...
Even the Old Discipline was not Without Precedents to Enforce...
... Chapter VII."Even the Old Discipline Was Not Without Precedents to Enforce Monogamy
But in This as in OtherRespects, the New Has Brought in a Higher...
John Chapter viii. 26, 27
... For the Father is God asrespects Himself, but [He is] the Father asrespects the
Son; the Son is God asrespects Himself, but He is the Son as regards the...
John Chapter xvi. 13-15 (Continued).
... utterly ignorant, attain amongst the irreligious to that generally accepted renown
which is defined as glory, those who so praise err in bothrespects; to wit...
The Good Steward
... when he is styled a servant, the appellation is general and indeterminate: But a
steward is a servant of a particular kind; such a one as man is in allrespects...
Women as Well as Men, Slaves as Well as Freemen, Candidates for...
... As far asrespects human nature, the woman does not possess one nature, and
the man exhibit another, but the same: so also with virtue....
When You Hear the Word "Son," You must not Think of a Nativity...
... of heaven is like leaven, which a woman hid in three measures of meal," [3274] are
we to imagine that the kingdom of heaven is in allrespects like leaven, so...
Of a Scruple Concerning a Soul's Vocation to a Religious Life. ...
... world; others out of a tediousness and satiety of sensual contentments; lastly,
some out of a deep remorse for some special crimes, or otherrespects no better...
Of the Loving of God in Ourselves and Other Creatures...
... appears, first, that affections in persons that are strangers from the true faith,
are full of defectuousness in all the particularrespects before mentioned....
Extracts No. V.
... And, so far as a revelationrespects the damned, as though it was designed to aggravate
and increase their misery by increasing their sensibility, he makes...
Thesaurus
Respects (13 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Respects (13 Occurrences). Acts 17:22 Paul stood
in the middle of the Areopagus, and said, "You men of
...Similar (13 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Exactly corresponding; resembling in
allrespects; precisely like. 2. (a.) Nearly corresponding...
Respect (204 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To regard; to consider; to deem. 5. (vt) To have regard to; to have reference
to; to relate to; as, the treaty particularlyrespects our commerce....
Messenger (235 Occurrences)
... In all essentialrespects it is just the vernacular koine of the 1st century AD,
the lingua franca of the Greek-Roman empire, the legacy of Alexander the...
Sheba (36 Occurrences)
... In almost allrespects women appear to have been considered the equal of men, and
to have discharged the same civil, religious and even military functions....
Hosanna (5 Occurrences)
... Thayer remarks, "It is most natural to regard the word Hosanna, asrespects its
form, as neither syncopated nor contracted, but the shorter Hiphil imperative...
Union (24 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 4:15 But we shall lovingly hold to the truth, and shall in allrespects
grow up into union with Him who is our Head, even Christ. (WEY)....
Otherwise (78 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (adv.) In a different manner; in another way, or in
other ways; differently; contrarily. 2. (adv.) In otherrespects....
Jew (34 Occurrences)
... who spoke the Greek language. (3.) Israelites, asrespects their sacred
privileges as the chosen people of God. "To other races we...
Jezebel (20 Occurrences)
... The idolatry, too, was of the most debased and sensual kind." Her conduct was in
manyrespects very disastrous to the kingdom both of Israel and Judah (21:1-29...
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