8471 respect, for human beings
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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



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