Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Mothers And Daughters?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Mothers And Daughters in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about mothers and daughters. This collection of 15 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Mothers And Daughters
- 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.”
KJV - 2Deuteronomy 5:16
“Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
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- 5Proverbs 20:20
“Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. lamp: or, candle”
KJV - 6Proverbs 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 - 7Proverbs 23:22
“Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.”
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- 9Proverbs 31:28
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.”
KJV - 10Isaiah 66:13
“As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Mothers And Daughters? (11 Verses)
“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
“Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”
“Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. lamp: or, candle”
“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.”
“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.”
“As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”
“Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use this proverb against thee, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Mothers And Daughters? (3 Verses)
“The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.”
“When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!”
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Mothers And Daughters
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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 mothers and daughters. 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 mothers and daughters 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 mothers and daughters 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 mothers and daughters needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about mothers and daughters 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 mothers and daughters, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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