Exodus 20:12

Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 20:12

BSB
Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
AKJV
Honor your father and your mother: that your days may be long on the land which the LORD your God gives you.
CPDV
Honor your father and your mother, so that you may have a long life upon the land, which the Lord your God will give to you.
ERV
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
NHEB
"Honor your father and your mother, that it may be well with you, that your days may be long in the land which the LORD your God gives you.
SMT
Honor thy father and thy mother, so that thy days shall be prolonged upon the land which Jehovah thy gave to thee.

Commentary for Exodus 20:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 20:12
Summary
Respect parents for long life.
Event
Parents to be honored
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law