Fear of God
Understanding reverence, obedience, and the blessings of fearing the Lord.
This study explores the biblical concept of the fear of God, distinguishing it from worldly fear and highlighting its role in wisdom, obedience, and receiving divine blessings.
All Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Summary by Book
Proverbs
7The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasure with trouble.
The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Psalms
7Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy.
Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name.
Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men!
1 Samuel
1Ecclesiastes
1Isaiah
1Deuteronomy
3And the Lord commanded us to observe all these statutes, to fear the Lord our God, for our good always, that He might preserve us alive, as it is this day.
You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear Him, and keep His commandments and obey His voice; you shall serve Him and hold fast to Him.
2 Chronicles
1Malachi
1Jeremiah
1Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit.
1 John
1Matthew
12 Timothy
1Hebrews
1Romans
1Luke
12 Corinthians
1Thematic Index
Wisdom and Knowledge
Blessings of Fearing God
Whom to Fear
Obedience and Commandments
Gods Help and Presence
Holiness and Purity
Love vs. Fear
All Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.