Exodus 21:17 · KJV

"And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁵And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.

¹⁶And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.

¹⁷And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.

¹⁸And if men strive together, and one smite another with a stone, or with his fist, and he die not, but keepeth his bed:

¹⁹If he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.

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Reflection Questions

How do you honor your parents in your life?

What does it mean to you to respect authority?

When have you struggled with honoring those in your family?

Life Application

family

Consider ways you can show appreciation and respect to your parents or guardians. Reflect on the role of family in your life.

authority

Evaluate your attitude towards authority figures in your life. Strive to approach them with respect, even in disagreement.

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