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There is a generation that curses their father, And doesn`t bless their mother.
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A Foundational Sin
Commentators emphasize that dishonoring parents is a profound sin, placed first in this list of detestable behaviors. Albert Barnes connects it directly to the Fifth Commandment ('Honor your father and mother'), highlighting its foundational importance in God's law. John Gill describes those who curse their parents as 'inhuman' and lacking natural affection.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As the teacher had spoken what he most desired, so now he tells what he most detested; and in true harmony with the teaching of the Ten Commandment…
19th Century
Anglican
There is a generation ...—The words “there is” are not in the Hebrew, so it is left in doubt what is the predica…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[There is] a generation [that] curses their father A sort of men that neither fear God nor regard men; and are so inhuman…
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In every age, there are monsters of ingratitude who ill-treat their parents. Many persuade themselves they are holy people, whose hearts are full o…
