Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Dad?
17 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Dad in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about dad. This collection of 19 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Dad
- 1Exodus 20:12
“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
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- 5Proverbs 3:11
“My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:”
KJV - 6Proverbs 3:12
“For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.”
KJV - 7
- 8Proverbs 17:6
“Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”
KJV - 9Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way”
KJV - 10Proverbs 23:22
“Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.”
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Subtopics of Dad
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Dad? (12 Verses)
“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:”
“Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.”
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
“My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:”
“For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.”
“Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.”
“Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way”
“Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.”
“The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.”
“And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Dad? (5 Verses)
“Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?”
“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
“Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.”
“If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Dad
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about dad. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about dad and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about dad is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on dad needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about dad with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about dad, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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