The word in Scripture

Honour in the Bible

The word honour appears 145 times in the King James Version of the Bible. Honour is the esteem and worth given to whom it is due. And like every true word of Scripture, it finds its fullness in Jesus Christ.

What honour means in the Bible

Honour is the esteem and worth given to whom it is due.

Where the word honour appears

Here are 8 of the passages where the word honour appears, chosen from across the Scriptures, in the words of the King James Bible:

“He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.”Psalms 91:15

“Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.”Psalms 104:1

“How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?”John 5:44

“Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.”John 8:49

“Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?”Romans 9:21

“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”Romans 13:7

“Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.”Revelation 5:12

“Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.”Revelation 7:12