The Fear Of God

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. — read the full passage →

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

“You shall not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain, for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

You will say then, “Branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in.” — read the full passage →

Don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.

To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’”

All the people perceived the thunderings, the lightnings, the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking. When the people saw it, they trembled, and stayed at a distance. — read the full passage →

Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are revealed to God; and I hope that we are revealed also in your consciences.

I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Don’t let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all the day long.

For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.

The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

He said with a loud voice, “Fear the Lord, and give him glory; for the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and the springs of waters!”

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more a sacrifice for sins, — read the full passage →

For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I will help you.’

Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

You who fear Yahweh, trust in Yahweh! He is their help and their shield.

Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments.

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. — read the full passage →

Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of Yahweh.

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

One of the criminals who was hanged insulted him, saying, “If you are the Christ, save yourself and us!” — read the full passage →

In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?

The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you. — read the full passage →

“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. — read the full passage →

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.” — read the full passage →

Now there was a certain man in Caesarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, — read the full passage →

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.

Joseph said to them the third day, “Do this, and live, for I fear God.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; — read the full passage →

So the assemblies throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

This is the bread which comes down out of heaven, that anyone may eat of it and not die. — read the full passage →

Tell those who have a fearful heart, “Be strong. Don’t be afraid. Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. He will come and save you.

This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.

The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is no one who does good. — read the full passage →

He commanded them, saying, “Thus you shall do in the fear of Yahweh, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commandments. — read the full passage →

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

Brothers, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, the word of this salvation is sent out to you. — read the full passage →

For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. — read the full passage →

“I tell you, my friends, don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. — read the full passage →

His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.

In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children. — read the full passage →

as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God. — read the full passage →

who “will pay back to everyone according to their works:” — read the full passage →

Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen.

He wouldn’t for a while, but afterward he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God, nor respect man, — read the full passage →

But now thus says Yahweh who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine.

Yahweh is exalted, for he dwells on high. He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. — read the full passage →

The Spirit of Yahweh will rest on him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Yahweh. — read the full passage →

Though a sinner commits crimes a hundred times, and lives long, yet surely I know that it will be better with those who fear God, who are reverent before him. — read the full passage →

Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

because they hated knowledge, and didn’t choose the fear of Yahweh. — read the full passage →

Like a father has compassion on his children, so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him.

Behold, my terror shall not make you afraid, neither shall my pressure be heavy on you.

Now therefore let the fear of Yahweh be on you. Take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with Yahweh our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.”

The fear of Yahweh fell on all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.

He said, “Don’t lay your hand on the boy, neither do anything to him. For now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.”

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, — read the full passage →

“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding. — read the full passage →

If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures: — read the full passage →

He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, although there are many who oppose me. — read the full passage →

The friendship of Yahweh is with those who fear him. He will show them his covenant.

Then Satan answered Yahweh, and said, “Does Job fear God for nothing? — read the full passage →

Yahweh himself is who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged.”

“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me, saying, “Don’t be afraid. I am the first and the last,

If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man’s work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear:

By faith, Noah, being warned about things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared a ship for the saving of his house, through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.

They struck all the cities around Gerar; for the fear of Yahweh came on them: and they plundered all the cities; for there was much plunder in them.