Albert Barnes Commentary Leviticus 19:32

Albert Barnes Commentary

Leviticus 19:32

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Leviticus 19:32

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honor the face of the old man, and thou shalt fear thy God: I am Jehovah." — Leviticus 19:32 (ASV)

The outward respect due to old age is here immediately connected with the fear of God. Compare the margin reference.