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The word FEAR that is used in The Bible is a translation that means that one should look to God with Awe and Reverence. The translators of the Bible did their very best to convey an accurate translation, and selected the word Fear because, in a sense, a person who looks to God with the Awe and Reverece due to Him, would also be humble and be willing for Him to be their GOD. We are not to be afraid of Him, unless in a sense you might want to be afraid of offending Him, for He gives us so very much for free, and we have no idea how much He loves us. . . so to offend Him on purpose might be something you want fear. We often say things like "I'm afraid I hurt your feelings" - well you aren't really Scared, you are just concerned about your actions and by your choice of words, you are saying that you respect the person so much that you would really not want to hurt their feelings. If you were to subsitiute "In humility, give God your reverence, awe and respect", then you would have the definition of FEAR that the Bible translators selected. "Fear" was simply a more efficient word.
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∙ 6y agoThis fear is not a morbid dread, but a healthy concern over displeasing our Life-Giver. It is a term that is closely related to love.
- Jewish answer
The relevant Hebrew word (yarei; yir'ah) means both fear and awe, and etymologically implies strong awareness.
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Are Christians god fearing?
They should be. Many places in the Bible this is written: 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, ........ This is not the fear and trembling kind of fear but reverential fear
What does the bible say about fear?
The bible tells us many times to not have fear because the lord is with us,like it does on psalms:27,1(the lord is my light and my salvation-whom shall i fear?the lord is the stronghold of my life of whom shall i be afraid?that is only one of the many times the lord sayds to not have fear
What is the symbol of Fear of the Lord?
A cross.
What is a symbol for fear of the lord?
A cross.
How many times is the fear of the Lord mentioned?
The fear of the Lord is mentioned 30 times, 29 in the Old Testament and once in the New Testament.
What phobia is fear of the lord?
Zeusophobia is a fear of God or gods. Theophobia is a fear of gods or religion. Teleophobia is a fear of religious ceremonies.
What is the fear of the Lord?
The beginning of knowledge and wisdom.
What is the fear that is starting to creep in amongst the boys in lord of the flies?
The fear that is creeping in amongst the boys in "Lord of the Flies" is the fear of the unknown on the deserted island, as well as the fear of the "beast" that they believe lurks on the island. This fear leads to the unraveling of their civilization and ultimately their descent into savagery.
How is God perceived by his people throughout the Bible?
A God to be feared Leviticus 2517 Thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God. Deuteronomy 410 That they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children Deuteronomy 62 That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments. Deuteronomy 613, 10:20 Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God. Deuteronomy 624 And the LORD commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God. Deuteronomy 1012 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God. Deuteronomy 1423 ...that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always. Deuteronomy 3112 Gather the people together, men and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear the LORD your God. Deuteronomy 3113 And that their children, which have not known any thing, may hear, and learn to fear the LORD your God. Joshua 424 That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever. Joshua 2414 Fear the Lord ... and put away the gods which your fathers served. 1 Samuel 1214 If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue following the LORD your God: 1 Samuel 1224 Fear the Lord. 2 Kings 1739 But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies. 1 Chronicles 1625 The Lord ... is to be feared above all gods. Nehemiah 59 Also I said, It is not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies? Job 2828 The fear of the LORD, that is wisdom. Psalm 199 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever. Psalm 2514 The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him. Psalm 338 Let all the earth fear the LORD. Psalm 3318 The eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him. Psalm 349 O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. Psalm 964 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. Psalm 10311 Great is his mercy toward them that fear him. Psalm 10313 The LORD pitieth them that fear him. Psalm 10317 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him. Psalm 11110 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Psalm 1121 Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD. Psalm 11513 He will bless them that fear the LORD. Psalm 1281 Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD. Psalm 4711 The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him. Proverbs 17 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. Proverbs 142 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD. Proverbs 224 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. Proverbs 2421 My son, fear thou the LORD. Ecclesiates 57 For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God. Ecclesiastes 1213 Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Isaiah 813 Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. Hosea 35 Fear the Lord and his goodness in the latter days. Malachi 24-5 ...that my covenant might be with Levi, saith the LORD of hosts. My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him for the fear wherewith he feared me, and was afraid before my name. Jeremaih 522 Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence? Matthew 1028, Luke 12:5 Fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Luke 150 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. Romans 310-18 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: ... There is no fear of God before their eyes. 2 Corinthians 71 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Ephesians 521 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Colossians 322 Servants, obey in all thingsyour masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God. Hebrews 1031 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. 1 Peter 217 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Revelation 147 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come. Revelation 154 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord?
Fear no man but god?
In The Bible in The Book of Proverbs: Chapter 29:25: The fear of man brings a snare: but whoso puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe. (The Believer can either "fear man" of "fear the Lord." He cannot fear both. If he fears man, he will be made a slave of man and will always find himself in a "snare." "Safety" is guaranteed only to him "who puts his trust in the LORD."
What is psalm 27 about?
Psalm 27 is saying that when you have The Lord your God on your side you have no one to fear and nothing to fear. It is saying that when our enemies, the wicked, try to attack they will fall. Even in war against you you shall not be afraid but you can be confident. Because you have no one to fear if you trust in the Lord. It is also saying, asking the Lord to let me ( those who ask) dwell in the house of the Lord forever, his house being heaven and eternity with God. It is saying to be strong and do not fear. In your hardship and times of suffering you are not alone and should not be Afraid!. For when God is with you who could be against you? This does not mean it will be easy and not painful, and yes we all will die sometime somehow and with the salvation of the Lord you will spend eternity in paradise (heaven)
How many times is the phrase fear of the lord used in the bible?
In the King James versionthe phrase - fear of the Lord - appears 30 times1 Sam 11:7 And he took a yoke of oxen, and hewed them in pieces, and sent them throughout all the coasts of Israel by the hands of messengers, saying, Whosoever cometh not forth after Saul and after Samuel, so shall it be done unto his oxen. And the fear of the LORD fell on the people, and they came out with one consent.2 Chr 14:14 And they smote all the cities round about Gerar; for the fear of the LORD came upon them: and they spoiled all the cities; for there was exceeding much spoil in them.2 Chr 17:10 And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.2 Chr 19:7 Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.2 Chr 19:9 And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.Psa 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.Psa 34:11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.Psa 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.Pro 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.Pro 1:29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:Pro 2:5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.Pro 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.Pro 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.Pro 10:27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.Pro 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.Pro 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.Pro 15:16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.Pro 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.Pro 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.Pro 19:23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.Pro 22:4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.Pro 23:17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.Isa 2:10 Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty.Isa 2:19 And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.Isa 2:21 To go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the tops of the ragged rocks, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.Isa 11:2 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;Isa 11:3 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:Isa 33:6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.Act 9:31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
