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Isaiah 33:6. Verse Concepts. And He will be the stability of your times, A wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; The fear of the Lord is his treasure. Proverbs 14:26. Verse Concepts. In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, And his children will have refuge.
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Suddenly the LORD said to Moses and Aaron and to Miriam,...
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1 Samuel 12:24. Verse Concepts. Only fear the Lord and serve...
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- Deuteronomy 8:6. 6 Observe the commands of the LORD your God, walking in obedience to him and revering him. Read Chapter All Versions.
- Deuteronomy 10:12. 12 And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
- Ephesians 5:21. 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Read Chapter All Versions.
- Hebrews 11:7. 7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.
- Proverbs 1:7 ESV / 1,663 helpful votes. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
- Proverbs 8:13 ESV / 1,311 helpful votes. The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.
- Job 28:28 ESV / 1,174 helpful votes. And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
- Matthew 10:28 ESV / 1,131 helpful votes. And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
- What Is 'Fear of The Lord'?
- Bible Verses About Fearing The Lord
- Examples of 'Fear of The Lord' in The Bible
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- Why Is It Important to Fear God?
First, let’s take a look at what fear means. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “fear” as “an unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger; anxious concern; or unpleasant alarm” — but it also notes it means “profound reverence and awe, especially toward God.” Fear is used throughout the Bible, as well. Mounce’s Com...
Proverbs 1:7 (NIV): "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." Proverbs 9:10 (NIV): "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Psalm 111:10 (NIV): "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good unders...
The word fear appears in the Bible hundreds of times. Often, we see it in verses of assurance, such as, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand,” from Isaiah 41:10, or, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God...
Respect for God is not only a focus of Proverbs but reverberates throughout God’s Holy Word. The Bible tells us over and over, sometimes explicitly and sometimes indirectly, that we should be in awe of and fear the Lord because he is, after all, God: The Great I Am. Certainly, He created the world. But beyond that, He is also the source of everythi...
There are consequences if we do — or do not — heed God’s wisdom and word. As it says in Hebrews 4:12, “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”And in James, Do not merely listen to the word, and...
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
1 Samuel 12:24. Verse Concepts. Only fear the Lord and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. Psalm 111:10. Verse Concepts. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. Proverbs 1:7. Verse Concepts.
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We must cherish the love of God to create us and forgive our transgressions. Discover important Bible verses about the "fear of the Lord" in this collection of scripture quotes. Learn what this biblical phrase truly means and how we can live by it. Photo credit: ©Thinkstock/FotoDuets.
