<P> According to the Mishneh Torah this commandment requires one to honour both of one's parents equally; there is no greater weight given to either the father or the mother . While in some parts of scripture, father is stated first, in others, mother comes first . This shows that the honour due to each is equal . </P> <P> While Jewish teaching holds that a married woman must honour her husband, there are also guidelines for how she may continue to honour her parents: </P> <P> It is the duty of both men and women to honour their parents . However, a married woman, who owes devotion to her husband, is exempt from the precept of honouring her parents . Yet, she is obliged to do for the parents, all she can, if her husband does not object . </P> <P> The commandment requires one to obey one's parents when the command given by a parent is reasonable and permissible under Jewish law . For example, if a parent asks a child to bring him / her water, he / she must obey . Because honouring God is above all mitzvot, if a parent asks a child to break a law of the Torah, s / he must refuse to obey . </P>

What does honor thy mother and father mean