Leviticus 19:32

God's Word

“Show respect to the elderly, and honor older people. In this way you show respect for your God. I am the Lord.

Cross References

Genesis 31:35

Rachel said to her father, “Don’t be angry, Father, but I can’t get up to greet you; I’m having my period.” So even though Laban had made a thorough search, he didn’t find the idols.

Genesis 48:12

Joseph took them off his father’s lap and bowed with his face touching the ground.

1 Kings 2:19

Bathsheba went to King Solomon to talk to him on Adonijah’s behalf. The king got up to meet her and bowed down in front of her. Then he sat on his throne. He had a throne brought for his mother, and she sat at his right side.

2 Kings 17:36

Instead, worship the Lord, who used his great power and a mighty arm to bring you out of Egypt. Bow down to the Lord, and sacrifice to him.

Job 32:4

Elihu waited as they spoke to Job because they were older than he was.

Job 32:6

So Elihu, son of Barachel, the descendant of Buz, replied ⌞to Job⌟, “I am young, and you are old. That’s why I refrained from speaking and was afraid to tell you what I know.

Proverbs 16:31

Silver hair is a beautiful crown found in a righteous life.

Proverbs 20:29

While the glory of young men is their strength, the splendor of older people is their silver hair.

Proverbs 23:22

Listen to your father since you are his son, and do not despise your mother because she is old.

Isaiah 3:5

People will oppress each other, and everyone will oppress his neighbor. The young will make fun of the old, and common people will make fun of their superiors.

Lamentations 5:12

⌞Our⌟ leaders are hung by their hands. ⌞Our⌟ older leaders are shown no respect.

Leviticus 19:14

Never curse deaf people or put anything in the way of blind people to make them stumble. Instead, fear your God. I am the Lord.

Romans 13:7

Pay everyone whatever you owe them. If you owe taxes, pay them. If you owe tolls, pay them. If you owe someone respect, respect that person. If you owe someone honor, honor that person.

1 Timothy 5:1

Never use harsh words when you correct an older man, but talk to him as if he were your father. Talk to younger men as if they were your brothers,

1 Peter 2:17

Honor everyone. Love your brothers and sisters in the faith. Fear God. Honor the emperor.