The term "honoureth" is an archaic form of the word "honors," often found in older translations of the Bible. It is used to describe the act of showing respect, reverence, or esteem towards someone or something. In the context of the Scriptures, honoring is a significant theme that underscores the relationship between individuals and God, as well as interpersonal relationships within the community of believers.

Biblical Usage and Context

1. Honoring God: The Bible frequently emphasizes the importance of honoring God as the Creator and Sustainer of life. This honor is expressed through worship, obedience, and reverence. In the Berean Standard Bible, Malachi 1:6 states, "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of Me? says the LORD of Hosts to you, O priests who despise My name." This verse highlights the expectation that God's people should honor Him as a father and master, reflecting a deep respect and acknowledgment of His authority.

2. Honoring Parents: One of the Ten Commandments, found in Exodus 20:12, instructs, "Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you." This commandment underscores the importance of respecting and valuing one's parents, which is foundational to a stable and harmonious family and society. The New Testament reiterates this command in Ephesians 6:2, "Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise)."

3. Honoring Authorities: The Bible also teaches believers to honor those in positions of authority. Romans 13:1-7 discusses the believer's relationship to governing authorities, emphasizing that they are instituted by God. Verse 7 states, "Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due." This passage encourages Christians to show respect and honor to leaders as part of their witness and obedience to God.

4. Honoring Fellow Believers: Within the body of Christ, believers are called to honor one another. Romans 12:10 instructs, "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another." This mutual respect and honor foster unity and love within the church, reflecting the character of Christ.

5. Honoring the Elderly and Widows: The Bible places a special emphasis on honoring the elderly and widows. Leviticus 19:32 commands, "You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD." Similarly, 1 Timothy 5:3 states, "Honor the widows who are truly widows." These instructions highlight the value and dignity of those who are often vulnerable in society.

Theological Significance

Honoring others is deeply rooted in the biblical understanding of human dignity and the image of God. By honoring God, parents, authorities, fellow believers, and the vulnerable, Christians demonstrate their commitment to living out the values of the Kingdom of God. This practice of honor is not merely a social nicety but a profound expression of faith and obedience to God's commands.

A Divine Saviour.
... as they honor the Father. He that honoureth not the Son, honoureth not the
Father which hath sent Him.". Now notice: by the Jewish ...
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And when Jesus came to a Certain Village, There Drew Near to Him a ...
... [1570] And the Father judgeth no man, but hath [31] given all judgement unto the
Son; [1571] that every man may honour the Son, as he honoureth the Father. ...
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Motives from the Necessities of the Work
... all their glory is his glory. That, therefore, which honoureth them, in
number or excellency, honoureth him. Will not the glory of ...
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Book vi. It is with a Full Knowledge of the Dangers and Passions ...
... So would they, in obedience to the words of the Lord, He that honoureth not the
Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent Him [774] , be setting themselves ...
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Jesus Life-Giver and Judge.
... even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth
not the Father which sent Him. Verily, verily, I say unto ...
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The Life-Giver and Judge
... That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth
not the Son, honoureth not the Father which hath sent Him.24. ...
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That the Father Judgeth Nothing, but the Son; and that the Father ...
... He who honoureth not the Son, honoureth not the Father who hath sent Him." [4390]
Also in the seventy-first Psalm: "O God, give the king Thy judgment, and Thy ...
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That Jesus Christ Shall Come as a Judge.
... He that honoureth not the Son, honoureth not the Father who hath sent Him." [4118]
So too in the second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians: "We must all appear ...
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The Sentence of the Judge is Set Forth, the Counterpleas of the ...
... "Let all," saith He, "honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth
not the Son, honoureth not the Father, Who hath sent Him." [2072]. 124. ...
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The Text John xvi. 15, Shews Clearly the Essential Relation of the ...
... For he that honoureth the Son, honoureth the Father that sent Him, and he that
receiveth the Son, receiveth the Father with Him, because he that hath seen the ...
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Honoureth (9 Occurrences)
...Honoureth (9 Occurrences). Matthew 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their
mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. ...
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Honour (475 Occurrences)
... (KJV WEY BBE DBY YLT). Matthew 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their
mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. ...
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Honouring (23 Occurrences)

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Nigh (243 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Matthew 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth
me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. (KJV WBS YLT). ...
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Oppresseth (8 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Proverbs 14:31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his
Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS) ...
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Lacketh (17 Occurrences)
... (See JPS YLT). Proverbs 12:9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better
than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. (KJV JPS ASV DBY YLT). ...
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Reproacheth (12 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 14:31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker:
but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Esaias (18 Occurrences)
... Mark 7:6 He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites,
as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their ...
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Depraved (12 Occurrences)
... Psalms 15:4 In whose eyes the depraved person is contemned, and who honoureth them
that fear Jehovah; who, if he have sworn to his own hurt, changeth it not ...
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Draweth (52 Occurrences)
... Draweth (52 Occurrences). Matthew 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their
mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. ...
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