Deuteronomy 27:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

“The Levites will say, ‘Cursed is the one who does not show respect to their father or their mother!’ “Then all the people will answer, ‘Amen!’

Cross References

Leviticus 19:3

“Each of you must honor your mother and father and keep my special days of rest. I am the Lord your God!

Exodus 21:17

“Whoever curses their father or mother must be killed.

Exodus 20:12

“You must honor and respect your father and your mother. Do this so that you will have a full life in the land that the Lord your God gives you.

Ezekiel 22:7

And the people in Jerusalem don’t respect their parents. There in the city, they abuse the foreigners. They cheat orphans and widows in that place.

Leviticus 20:9

“Whoever curses their father or mother must be put to death. They cursed their father or mother, so they are responsible for their own death!

Genesis 9:25

he said, “May there be a curse on Canaan! May he be a slave to his brothers.”

Deuteronomy 5:16

‘You must honor your father and your mother. The Lord your God has commanded you to do this. If you follow this command, you will live a long time, and everything will go well for you in the land that the Lord your God gives you.

Isaiah 45:10

A father gives life to his children, and they cannot ask, ‘Why are you giving me life?’ They cannot question their mother and ask, ‘Why are you giving birth to me?’”