Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8471 respect, for human beings

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Dictionary of Bible Themes

Each individual, created in the image of God, should be honoured and esteemed, and this should be worked out in every area of life.

Genesis 9:5-6

Human beings are to be respected

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They are made in the image of God

Proverbs 14:31; 17:5
Colossians 3:9-11
James 3:9-10
Exodus 20:13

The bounds of life belong to God

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Exodus 21:22-25

pp Dt 5:17

2 Samuel 1:14-15; 4:9-12
1 Kings 2:31-33

NIV footnote at verse 22

Psalms 139:13-16
Deuteronomy 1:16-17

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The equality and dignity of human beings is commanded

Exodus 23:2-3
Leviticus 19:15
Deuteronomy 16:18-19
Proverbs 24:23-25; 28:21
Acts 10:24-28,34-35
James 2:1-9
1 Peter 2:17
Exodus 20:12

Respect in the family

Respect for parents is commanded

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Leviticus 19:3

pp Dt 5:16

Proverbs 1:8
Malachi 1:6
Matthew 15:4-6
Matthew 19:19

pp Mk 7:10-13

Ephesians 6:1-3
Colossians 3:20

pp Lk 18:20

Hebrews 12:9
Deuteronomy 27:16

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Disrespect for parents is condemned

Exodus 21:17
Leviticus 20:9
Proverbs 30:17
Isaiah 45:10
2 Timothy 3:1-2
Genesis 9:20-23

Examples of those who respected their parents

Shem and Japheth

Joseph

David

Solomon

Elisha

Jesus Christ:

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Respect in marriage

Ephesians 5:21-25
Colossians 3:18-19
1 Peter 3:6-7
Matthew 18:10

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Respect for children

Leviticus 20:1-5
Matthew 18:5-6
Matthew 19:13-15

pp Mk 9:36-37

pp Lk 9:47-48

Ephesians 6:4

pp Mk 10:13-16

Colossians 3:20-21

pp Lk 18:15-17

Deuteronomy 1:13-15

Respect for leaders

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Leaders must have gained respect

1 Samuel 9:6
Proverbs 31:23
1 Timothy 3:2-11
1 Samuel 26:9-11

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Leaders must be given respect

1 Samuel 24:1-7
2 Kings 3:14
Romans 13:1-7
1 Thessalonians 5:12
Hebrews 13:17
Leviticus 19:32

Respect for old age

Respect at the place of work