Leviticus 19:32

Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 19:32

BSB
You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD.
AKJV
You shall rise up before the hoary head, and honor the face of the old man, and fear your God: I am the LORD.
CPDV
Rise up in the presence of a gray-haired head, and honor the reputation of an elder, and fear the Lord your God. I am the Lord.
ERV
Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and thou shalt fear thy God: I am the LORD.
NHEB
"'You shall rise up before the gray head, and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God. I am the LORD.
SMT
From the face of gray hair thou shalt rise up, and thou shalt honor the face of the old man, and thou shalt be afraid of thy God: I Jehovah.

Commentary for Leviticus 19:32

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 19:32
Summary
Honor elderly and respect divine authority
Event
Command to honor elderly
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law