123 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Exodus, Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23), Source Book Keys, TEMIMAH-EXOD EXODUS | 20:12 honor — EXOD423 It was taught: R. Shimon b. Yochai says: ... EXOD423 It was taught: R. Shimon b. Yochai says: Great is the honoring of father and mother, the Holy One Blessed be He having preferred it to His own honor. For with respect to His honor it is written (Proverbs 3:9): "Honor the Lord from your wealth." "From your wealth"--If you have [money], you are obligated [in the performance of mitzvoth entailing expense], and if not, you are exempt. In respect to the honoring of parents, however, it is written: "Honor your father and your mother" -- even if you must go collecting from door-to-door [in order to do so] (Yerushalmi Peah) Share Print Source KeyTEMIMAH-EXODVerse20:12Keyword(s)honorSource Page(s)130 Switch article EXODUS | 20:12 honor — EXOD422 It was taught: It is written: "Honor your... Previous Article EXODUS | 20:12 honor — EXOD433 The Rabbis taught: It is written: "Honor ... Next Article