1. Lévitique 19:3 (NEG79)
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Why is the mother mentioned before the father?

Lévitique 19:3 (NEG79)

3 Chacun de vous respectera sa mère et son père, et observera mes sabbats. Je suis l'Eternel, votre Dieu.

It is noteworthy that the mother is mentioned before the father. Normally, the mention of the father precedes the mother (Exodus 20:12). This reflects God’s great concern for the mother as the centre of the home.