# 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 also instructs Christians to honor others, but not to try to get honor for themselves.
* Children are instructed to honor their parents, which includes respect and obedience.
* 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.
* Honor for God includes 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."
 


## 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)