Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8400 The tasks of the believer » 8469 respect » 8471 respect, for human beings
Each individual, created in the image of God, should be honoured and esteemed, and this should be worked out in every area of life.
Human beings are to be respected
They are made in the image of God
Genesis 9:5-6 See also Proverbs 14:31; Proverbs 17:5; Colossians 3:9-11; James 3:9-10
The bounds of life belong to God
Exodus 20:13 pp Deuteronomy 5:17 See also Exodus 21:22-25 NIV footnote at verse 22; 2 Samuel 1:14-15; Samuel 4:9-12; 1 Kings 2:31-33; Psalm 139:13-16
The equality and dignity of human beings is commanded
Deuteronomy 1:16-17 See also Exodus 23:2-3; Leviticus 19:15; Deuteronomy 16:18-19; Proverbs 24:23-25; Proverbs 28:21; Acts 10:24-28,34-35; James 2:1-9; 1 Peter 2:17
Respect in the family
Respect for parents is commanded
Exodus 20:12 pp Deuteronomy 5:16 See also Leviticus 19:3; Proverbs 1:8; Malachi 1:6; Matthew 15:4-6 pp Mark 7:10-13; Matthew 19:19 pp Luke 18:20; Ephesians 6:1-3; Colossians 3:20; Hebrews 12:9
Disrespect for parents is condemned
Deuteronomy 27:16 See also Exodus 21:17; Leviticus 20:9; Proverbs 30:17; Isaiah 45:10; 2 Timothy 3:1-2
Examples of those who respected their parents
Genesis 9:20-23 Shem and Japheth; Genesis 47:11-12 Joseph; 1 Samuel 22:3 David; 1 Kings 2:19 Solomon; 1 Kings 19:20 Elisha
Jesus Christ:
Luke 2:51; John 19:25-27
Respect in marriage
Ephesians 5:33 See also Ephesians 5:21-25; Colossians 3:18-19; 1 Peter 3:6-7
Respect for children
Matthew 18:10 See also Leviticus 20:1-5; Matthew 18:5-6 pp Mark 9:36-37 pp Luke 9:47-48; Matthew 19:13-15 pp Mark 10:13-16 pp Luke 18:15-17; Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:20-21
Respect for leaders
Leaders must have gained respect
Deuteronomy 1:13-15 See also 1 Samuel 9:6; Proverbs 31:23; 1 Timothy 3:2-11
Leaders must be given respect
1 Samuel 26:9-11 See also 1 Samuel 24:1-7; 2 Kings 3:14; Romans 13:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:12; Hebrews 13:17
Respect for old age
Leviticus 19:32 See also Job 32:4-7; Lamentations 5:12; 1 Timothy 5:1-2; Titus 2:2; 1 Peter 5:5
Respect at the place of work
Deuteronomy 24:14-15 See also Leviticus 19:13; Ephesians 6:5-9; Colossians 3:22-4:1; 1 Timothy 6:1-2; 1 Peter 2:18
See also
5040 murder 5061 sanctity of life 5347 injustice 5404 masters 5448 poverty, attitudes to 5520 servants 5664 children 5708 marriage 5727 old age, attitudes 5731 parents 8337 reverence & behaviour 8452 neighbours, duty to
