Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free.
It is corban
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Bible References
It is corban
Matthew 15:5
But you say, 'If someone tells his father or mother, "Whatever help you would have received from me is given to God,"
Matthew 23:18
And, 'Whoever swears by the altar is bound by nothing. But if anyone swears by the gift on it he is bound by the oath.'
1 Timothy 5:4
But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. For this is what pleases God.
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Genesis 45:11
I will provide you with food there because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise you would become poor -- you, your household, and everyone who belongs to you."'
Numbers 30:5
But if her father overrules her when he hears about it, then none of her vows or her obligations which she has pledged for herself will stand. And the Lord will release her from it, because her father overruled her.
Ephesians 6:2
"Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment accompanied by a promise, namely,