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Sirach 3:8 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Honor your father in deed and word, that a blessing may come upon you from him. "

Sirach 3:8

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6 He who gives glory to his father will have length of days. He who listens to the Lord will bring rest to his mother,

7 and will serve under his parents, as to masters.

8 Honor your father in deed and word, that a blessing may come upon you from him.

9 For the blessing of the father establishes the houses of children, but the curse of the mother roots out the foundations.

10 Don’t glorify yourself in the dishonor of your father, for your father’s dishonor is no glory to you.

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Deuteronomy 5:16

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"“Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God commanded you, that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land which the LORD your God gives you."

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Exodus 20:12

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"“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the LORD your God gives you."

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"Honor your father with your whole heart, and don’t forget the birth pangs of your mother."

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Deuteronomy 27:16

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"‘Cursed is he who dishonors his father or his mother.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’"

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Ephesians 6:2

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"“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with a promise:"

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Genesis 27:10

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"You shall bring it to your father, that he may eat, so that he may bless you before his death.”"

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Sirach 3:1

"Hear me, your father, O my children, and do what you hear, that you all may be safe."

Sirach 3:2

"For the Lord honors the father over the children, and has confirmed the judgment of the mother over her sons."

Sirach 3:3

"He who honors his father will make atonement for sins."

Sirach 3:4

"He who gives glory to his mother is as one who lays up treasure."

Sirach 3:5

"Whoever honors his father will have joy in his own children. He will be heard in the day of his prayer."

Sirach 3:6

"He who gives glory to his father will have length of days. He who listens to the Lord will bring rest to his mother,"

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