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.
Honor your father and your mother, just as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live a long life and things will go well for you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
God commands us to honor our parents, and promises that doing so will lead to a long, blessed life in the land He has given us.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is reiterating the Ten Commandments to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This command to honor one's father and mother was part of God's covenant law given at Mount Sinai, underscoring the value of family respect in a culture where parental authority maintained social order and inheritance rights. The promise of long life and prosperity in the land was meant to motivate obedience in a nomadic people transitioning to settled life.
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