Exodus 20:12
Exodus · Old Testament · Chapter 20
“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”Exodus 20:12
What Does Exodus 20:12 Mean?
Exodus 20:12 is found in the book of Exodus, chapter 20, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Family, Law, Obedience, Work & Rest, and Stewardship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Exodus 20:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 6:2“Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;”Ephesians 6:1“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”Colossians 3:20“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.”Romans 13:9“For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”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.”Malachi 1:6“A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?”Mark 7:10“For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:”Proverbs 23:22“Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.”Leviticus 19:3“Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the LORD your God.”Proverbs 30:17“The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.”Matthew 15:4“For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.”Proverbs 1:8“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”Exodus 21:17“And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.”Proverbs 20:20“Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.”Matthew 19:19“Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”Luke 18:20“Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.”Exodus 21:15“And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.”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.”Deuteronomy 32:47“For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.”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.”
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