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honour

Meaning of “honour”

Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.

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146 occurrences136 verses36 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 49:6

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John 4:44
For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 4:44 · retained source text

For Iesus himselfe testified, that a Prophet hath no honour in his owne countrey.

John 5:23
That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 5:23 · retained source text

That all men should honour the Son, euen as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not y e Sonne, honoreth not y e Father which hath sent him.

John 5:41
I receive not honour from men.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 5:41 · retained source text

I receiue not honour from men.

John 5:44
How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · John 5:44 · retained source text

How can ye beleeue, which receiue honour one of another, & seeke not the honour that commeth from God onely?

1611 marginal noteChap. 12.43.

John 8:49
Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 8:49 · retained source text

Iesus answered, I haue not a deuill: but I honour my Father, and ye doe dishonour me.

John 8:54
Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 8:54 · retained source text

Iesus answered, If I honour myselfe, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me, of whom ye say, that he is your God:

John 12:26
If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 12:26 · retained source text

If any man serue me, let him follow me, and where I am, there shall also my seruant be: If any man serue me, him will my father honour.

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