'Fear of the Lord' in the Bible

He took a yoke of oxen, cut them in pieces, and sent the pieces by messengers through all the territory of Israel: "This is what will be done to the oxen of anyone who does not come out and join Saul and Samuel!" The fear of the LORD fell on the people and they came out as one man.

They attacked all the cities that surrounded Gerar, because fear of the LORD had overwhelmed them. The Israelis spoiled all the cities, because there was a lot to plunder in them.

So let the fear of the LORD rest upon you, be on your guard, and act carefully, because with the LORD our God there is neither injustice, nor partiality, nor bribery."

"You are to carry out your duties in the fear of the LORD, serving him faithfully with your whole heart. No matter what case comes before you from your fellow citizens who live in their own cities, whether it's a dispute between blood relatives or a dispute regarding the Law and the commands, statutes, or verdicts, you are to warn the parties so that they do not become guilty in the LORD's presence and so that anger does not come upon you and your fellow citizens.

The fear of the LORD is clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are altogether righteous.

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

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it. Praise of God endures forever.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

"Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD;

then you will understand the fear of the LORD and learn to know God.

The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle, and perverted speech I despise.

The fear of the LORD is where wisdom begins, and knowing holiness demonstrates understanding.

Rock-solid security is found in the fear of the LORD, and within it one's children find refuge.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, enabling anyone to escape the snares of death.

Better is a little accompanied by fear of the LORD than abundant wealth with turmoil.

The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor.

Iniquity is atoned for by gracious love and truth, and through fear of the LORD people turn from evil.

The fear of the LORD leads to life; whoever is satisfied with it will rest, untouched by evil.

The reward of humility is the fear of the LORD, along with wealth, honor, and life.

Never let yourself envy sinners; instead, remain in fear of the LORD every day,

The Spirit of the LORD will rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and power, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

His delight will be in the fear of the LORD. He won't judge by what his eyes see, nor decide disputes by what his ears hear,

He will be a sure foundation for your times, abundance and salvation, wisdom and knowledge the fear of the LORD is Zion's treasure."

So the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace. As it continued to be built up and to live in the fear of the Lord, it kept increasing in numbers through the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.