1 Samuel 2:30

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

I said

Exodus 28:43

Exodus 29:9

Numbers 25:11

Them

I will honour

General references

Proverbs 4:8

Jeremiah 49:15

Bible References

I said

Aaron and his sons must wear them when they go into the tent of meeting or when they come near the altar to serve as priests in the holy place. They will be blameless and will not die. This is a long lasting law for him and his descendants.

Then ordain them, because they and their descendants will have a long lasting priesthood.

Jehovah said to Moses: Phinehas, son of Eleazar and grandson of the priest Aaron, turned my fury away from the Israelites. Since he stood up for me, I did not have to stand up for myself and destroy them.

Them

Then the trees said to the fig tree: 'Come and be our king.'

Whoever offers thanks as a sacrifice honors me. I will let everyone who continues in my way see the salvation that comes from God.

Honor Jehovah with your wealth and give him the best of all you have.

These people praise me with their words, said Jehovah, but they never draw near to me in their hearts (deepest thoughts). Their reverence for me comes from the repetitious tradition of men.

At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted up my eyes to heaven and my understanding returned to me. I blessed the Most High and I praised and honored the one who lives forever. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom from generation to generation.

Jehovah of Hosts declares to the priests: Children honor their parents and servants honor their masters. I am your father. Why do you not honor me? I am your master. Why do you not respect me? You despise me, and yet you ask: How have we despised you?

All may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father that sent him.

Jesus answered: I have no demon. I honor my Father and you dishonor me.

When he was gone Jesus said: Now the Son of man is glorified (praised) (exulted) (proclaimed) (honored) and God is glorified through him.

I glorified you on the earth. I accomplished the work you gave me to do.

I will honour

Jehovah rewarded me because of my righteousness, because my hands are clean. He paid me back.

Because you love me, I will rescue you. I will protect you because you know my name.

How can you believe? You seek praise and glory from one another? Why do you not seek the glory that comes from the only God?

If you want to serve me follow me! My servant will be where I am and the Father will honor my servant.

Do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and make apparent the counsels of the hearts. Then each man's praise will come from God.

The proof of your faith is more precious than gold that perishes. Though it is tested by fire, it may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

General references

Love wisdom and she will exalt you. Embrace wisdom and she will honor you.

Edom, I will make you the smallest of nations and despised among humanity.