Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Parent?
17 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Parent in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about parent. This collection of 20 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Parent
- 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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- 6Proverbs 13:24
“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
KJV - 7Proverbs 17:6
“Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”
KJV - 8Proverbs 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 - 9Proverbs 23:22
“Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.”
KJV - 10Proverbs 29:15
“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”
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Subtopics of Parent
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Parent? (13 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.”
“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.”
“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”
“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
“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 rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”
“Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”
“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”
“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 Parent? (4 Verses)
“For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.”
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”
“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.”
“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 Parent
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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 parent. 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 parent 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 parent 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 parent needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about parent 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 parent, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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