Topical Encyclopedia Parricide, the act of killing one's own parent or a close relative, is a grievous sin that is condemned in the Bible. The Scriptures emphasize the sanctity of family relationships and the importance of honoring one's parents, making parricide a particularly heinous violation of God's commandments.Biblical Commandments and Teachings The Bible explicitly commands respect and honor towards one's parents. In the Ten Commandments, God instructs, "Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land the LORD your God is giving you" (Exodus 20:12). This commandment underscores the importance of familial respect and the divine order established by God. The New Testament reiterates this commandment, as seen in Ephesians 6:1-3 : "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother' (which is the first commandment with a promise), 'that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.'" Condemnation of Violence Against Parents The Bible contains explicit prohibitions against violence towards one's parents. In the Mosaic Law, the severity of such an act is highlighted: "Anyone who strikes his father or mother must surely be put to death" (Exodus 21:15). Similarly, "Anyone who curses his father or mother must surely be put to death" (Exodus 21:17). These laws reflect the gravity of the offense and the societal and spiritual disorder it represents. Examples and Warnings While the Bible does not provide explicit examples of parricide, it does offer narratives that illustrate the consequences of familial betrayal and violence. One such example is Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David. Although Absalom did not commit parricide, his actions against his father and his attempt to usurp the throne serve as a cautionary tale of the chaos and destruction that result from violating familial bonds (2 Samuel 15-18). The New Testament also warns of the moral decay that will characterize the last days, including disobedience to parents. In 2 Timothy 3:1-2 , Paul writes, "But understand this: In the last days, terrible times will come. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy." Theological Implications Parricide, as an extreme form of familial betrayal, is antithetical to the biblical principles of love, respect, and obedience within the family unit. It represents a rejection of God's ordained structure for human relationships and a profound moral and spiritual failing. The Bible's strong condemnation of such acts serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding God's commandments and the sanctity of family life. Library It is Indeed a Greater Fight of Patience... Letter clvi. To Leo Augustus. That Lucretius and Others have Erred, and Cicero Himself, in ... Of the Senses, and their Pleasures in the Brutes and in Man; and ... The Greek Theogony Exposed. The Gods of the Mythic Class the Poets a Very Poor Authority in ... Gods, those which were Confessedly Elevated to the Divine ... Argument: nor is it Only Hatred that they Arouse against the ... How Herod, by Permission from Caesar Accused his Sons Before an ... Exhortation to Follow the Example of the Greater Part of the World ... Thesaurus Parricides (1 Occurrence)... Multi-Version Concordance Parricides (1 Occurrence). 1 Timothy 1:9 having known this, that for a righteous man law is not set, but ... /p/parricides.htm - 6k Lawbreakers (2 Occurrences) Men-slayers (1 Occurrence) Matricides (1 Occurrence) Parshandatha (1 Occurrence) Parousia Persons (156 Occurrences) Resources Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible ThesuarusConcordance Parricides (1 Occurrence)1 Timothy 1:9 Subtopics Parricide: (Murdering One's own Parent S))) Related Terms |
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