EXOD426 Normally, when we speak about showing a person honor, the dictionary defines that concept as "high respect, as that shown for special merit." But in Judaism, Kavod also signifies a basic human dignity. Berachot 19b. Thus, when the Torah commands children to honor their parents, most people normally understand this to signify giving parents respect and treating them with reverence or esteem. But the Talmud defines honoring one's parents as giving them enough food and drink to survive, making sure they are dressed, and helping infirm parents in and out of the house. Kiddushin 31b