Disrespect, in the biblical context, refers to a lack of reverence or honor towards God, authority figures, or fellow human beings. It is often associated with attitudes and behaviors that are contrary to the teachings of Scripture, which emphasize respect, honor, and love.

Biblical Instances of Disrespect

1. Towards God: Disrespect towards God is seen as a grave sin in the Bible. The Israelites frequently demonstrated disrespect through idolatry and disobedience. In Malachi 1:6, God addresses the priests, saying, "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. But if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of Me? says the LORD of Hosts to you priests who despise My name."

2. Towards Parents: The Bible explicitly commands respect for parents. The fifth commandment states, "Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you" (Exodus 20:12). Disrespect towards parents is condemned, as seen in Proverbs 30:17: "As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and the young vultures devour it."

3. Towards Authority: Scripture teaches respect for governing authorities as they are instituted by God. Romans 13:1-2 states, "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves."

4. Towards Others: Disrespect towards others is contrary to the command to love one's neighbor. In Matthew 7:12 , Jesus instructs, "In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets." Disrespect can manifest in speech, as warned in Ephesians 4:29 : "Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen."

Consequences of Disrespect

The Bible outlines various consequences for disrespect. In the Old Testament, disrespect towards God and His commandments often led to divine judgment and punishment. For instance, the Israelites faced exile due to their persistent disobedience and disrespect towards God (2 Kings 17:7-23).

In the New Testament, disrespect is seen as a characteristic of those who are not living according to the Spirit. In 2 Timothy 3:1-5 , Paul warns of the last days, describing people as "lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power."

Encouragement to Respect

The Bible encourages believers to cultivate respect in all relationships. In 1 Peter 2:17 , it is written, "Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king." Respect is a reflection of a heart transformed by the Holy Spirit, leading to harmonious relationships and a testimony that honors God.

In summary, disrespect is a significant issue addressed in the Bible, with clear instructions and examples illustrating the importance of respect towards God, authority, and others. The Scriptures call believers to a higher standard of conduct, rooted in love and reverence.1 Timothy 6:1
Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
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Deuteronomy 24:14
You shall not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of your brothers, or of your strangers that are in your land within your gates:
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Titus 2:9
Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
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Titus 2:5
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
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2 Timothy 2:15
Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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1 Peter 3:1
Likewise, you wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;
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1. (n.) Want of respect or reverence; disesteem; incivility; discourtesy.

2. (v. t.) To show disrespect to.

937. buz -- contempt
... contempt, despised, shamed. From buwz; disrespect -- contempt(-uously), despised,
shamed. see HEBREW buwz. 936, 937. buz. 938 . Strong's Numbers.
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936. buz -- to despise
... contemn, despise utterly. A primitive root; to disrespect -- contemn, despise,
X utterly. 935, 936. buz. 937 . Strong's Numbers.
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Introduction
... cause. We are assured that the present wide-spread contempt for human law
is the inevitable outgrowth of disrespect for Divine Law. ...
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The Jew, Then, Continues his Address to Converts from his Own ...
... says: "How is it that you take the beginning of your system from our worship, and
when you have made some progress you treat it with disrespect, although you ...
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On the Sacrifice of the Mass
... If you were admitted into the presence of a king or of the Holy Father you would
be careful not to show any indifference or disrespect in his presence. ...
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On the Holy Eucharist
... First, all the people had to drink from the same chalice or cup, and some would
not like that, and show disrespect for the Blessed Sacrament by refusing it. ...
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The Epistle of Judas
... and visions (of what they were allowed or ordered to do or to ask), ie to be specially
inspired, but this merely meant loose living and disrespect for angels ...
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The New Evangelism: and Its Relation to Cardinal Doctrines
... These books stand like deserted inns on the roadside which gave hearty meals and
shelter in their day, but which the race (with no disrespect to Linnaeus and ...
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The National Preacher, Vol. 2 No. 7 Dec. 1827
... early piety. -- 2. Striking results of Parental faithfulness, or
unfaithfulness; of filial respect, or disrespect. -- 3. Cases of ...
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Preface
... They are rather popular discourses; in which, the Author, though he wished not to
treat the politer part of his auditory with disrespect, thought it likewise ...
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God's Love for a Sinning World
... Either the law must be executed at the expense of the wellbeing of the whole race,
or God must submit to suffer the worst results of disrespect to His law ...
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The Era of Persecution
... people of its widely diversified conquests to retain their traditional forms and
objects of worship; but the Roman deities must not know disrespect, and the ...
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Disrespect (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) Want of respect or reverence; disesteem; incivility; discourtesy. 2. (vt)
To show disrespect to. Multi-Version Concordance Disrespect (1 Occurrence). ...
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Woman (4043 Occurrences)
... 16). The word "woman," as used in Matthew 15:28, John 2:4 and 20:13, 15,
implies tenderness and courtesy and not disrespect. Only ...
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Wanton (20 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) Untrained; undisciplined; unrestrained; as, a
wanton display of disrespect; hence, loose; free; luxuriant; roving; sportive. ...
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Wound (58 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) To hurt the feelings of; to pain by disrespect, ingratitude, or the like;
to cause injury to. Multi-Version Concordance Wound (58 Occurrences). ...
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Irreverence (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Disregard for what is sacred; disrespect of the
authority and character of a superior. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
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Disrepute (3 Occurrences)

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Disrespectful (1 Occurrence)

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Profane (69 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Unclean; impure; polluted; unholy. 3. (a.) Treating sacred things with contempt,
disrespect, irreverence, or undue familiarity; irreverent; impious. ...
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Profanation (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (n.) The act of treating with abuse or disrespect, or with undue publicity, or
lack of delicacy. Multi-Version Concordance Profanation (1 Occurrence). ...
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Saving (37 Occurrences)
... 5. (a.) Making reservation or exception; as, a saving clause. 6. (participle) With
the exception of; except; excepting; also, without disrespect to. ...
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