Leviticus 19:32

32 “ ‘Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD.

Leviticus 19:32 in Other Translations

KJV
32 Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.
ESV
32 "You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the LORD.
NLT
32 “Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged. Fear your God. I am the LORD .
MSG
32 "Show respect to the aged; honor the presence of an elder; fear your God. I am God.
CSB
32 "You are to rise in the presence of the elderly and honor the old. Fear your God; I am the Lord.

Leviticus 19:32 In-Context

30 “ ‘Observe my Sabbaths and have reverence for my sanctuary. I am the LORD.
31 “ ‘Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.
32 “ ‘Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD.
33 “ ‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them.
34 The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the LORD your God.

Cross References 4

  • 1. 1 Kings 12:8
  • 2. Job 32:4; Proverbs 23:22; Lamentations 5:12; 1 Timothy 5:1
  • 3. S ver 14; Job 29:8
  • 4. Leviticus 11:44; Leviticus 25:17
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