# honor, to honor #

## Definition: ##

The terms "honor" and "to honor" refer to giving someone respect, esteem, or reverence.

* Honor is usually given to someone who is of higher status and importance, such as a king or God.
* God instructs Christians to honor others.
* Children are instructed to honor their parents in ways that include respecting them and obeying them.
* The terms "honor" and "glory" are often used together, especially when referring to Jesus. These may be two different ways of referring to the same thing.
* Ways of honoring God include thanking and praising him, and showing him respect by obeying him and living in a way that shows how great he is.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* Other ways to translate "honor" could include "respect" or "esteem" or "high regard."
* The term "to honor" could be translated as "to show special respect to" or "to cause to be praised" or "to show high regard for" or "to highly value."
 
(See also: [dishonor](../other/dishonor.md), [glory](../kt/glory.md), [glorify](../kt/glorify.md), [praise](../other/praise.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Samuel 02:8](en/tn/1sa/help/02/08)
* [Acts 19:15-17](en/tn/act/help/19/15)
* [John 04:43-45](en/tn/jhn/help/04/43)
* [John 12:25-26](en/tn/jhn/help/12/25)
* [Mark 06:4-6](en/tn/mrk/help/06/04)
* [Matthew 15:4-6](en/tn/mat/help/15/04)