Thematic Bible: Godly Fear
Thematic Bible
Godly Fear » Commanded
Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
Verse Concepts
Loving Your MotherCommitment, to God's peopleethics, socialChristiansBelieversAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLove, For One AnotherRespect, For Human BeingsReverence, And Social BehaviourTributesLove, Of Fellow ManCitizens, Christian DutiesBrotherhoodBrotherly LoveReverence To GodAttitudes Towards KingsHonour The HonourableLove Fellow Christians!Fear God!
You shall walk after Yahweh your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and you shall serve him, and cling to him.
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.
You who fear Yahweh, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, glorify him! Stand in awe of him, all you descendants of Israel!
Godly Fear » The wicked destitute of
An oracle is within my heart about the disobedience of the wicked: "There is no fear of God before his eyes."
"Your own wickedness shall correct you, and your backsliding shall reprove you. Know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and a bitter, that you have forsaken Yahweh your God, and that my fear is not in you," says the Lord, Yahweh of Armies.
because they hated knowledge, and didn't choose the fear of Yahweh.
Godly Fear » Advantages of
Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
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. But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he lengthen days like a shadow; because he doesn't fear God.
Godly Fear » Should be » Constantly maintained
Don't let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all the day long.
You shall eat before Yahweh your God, in the place which he shall choose, to cause his name to dwell there, the tithe of your grain, of your new wine, and of your oil, and the firstborn of your herd and of your flock; that you may learn to fear Yahweh your God always.
that all the peoples of the earth may know the hand of Yahweh, that it is mighty; that you may fear Yahweh your God forever.'"
Godly Fear » Motives to » The greatness of God
Now, Israel, what does Yahweh your God require of you, but to fear Yahweh your God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve Yahweh your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
For Yahweh your God, he is God of gods, and Lord of lords, the great God, the mighty, and the awesome, who doesn't respect persons, nor takes reward.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Confide in God
In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
You who fear Yahweh, trust in Yahweh! He is their help and their shield.
Godly Fear » Described as » Filial and reverential
Therefore, receiving a Kingdom that can't be shaken, let us have grace, through which we serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe,
Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?
Godly Fear » Described as » A treasure to saints
Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure.
Godly Fear » Exemplified
Joseph said to them the third day, "Do this, and live, for I fear God.
He isn't greater in this house than I, neither has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?"
Godly Fear » Those who have » Receive mercy from God
For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his loving kindness toward those who fear him.
But Yahweh's loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children's children;
Godly Fear » Those who have » Are blessed
Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments.
He will bless those who fear Yahweh, both small and great.
Godly Fear » Necessary to » The service of God
Therefore, receiving a Kingdom that can't be shaken, let us have grace, through which we serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe,
Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Godly Fear » Described as » Wisdom
To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Godly Fear » Necessary to » The worship of God
But as for me, in the abundance of your loving kindness I will come into your house. I will bow toward your holy temple in reverence of you.
a very awesome God in the council of the holy ones, to be feared above all those who are around him?
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Impartial administration of justice
and said to the judges, "Consider what you do: for you don't judge for man, but for Yahweh; and [he is] with you in the judgment. 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." Moreover in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed Levites and priests, and of the heads of the fathers' [houses] of Israel, for the judgment of Yahweh, and for controversies. They returned to Jerusalem. read more.
He commanded them, saying, "Thus you shall do in the fear of Yahweh, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
He commanded them, saying, "Thus you shall do in the fear of Yahweh, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Perfecting holiness
Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Godly Fear » God is the author of
and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for the good of them, and of their children after them: and I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from following them, to do them good; and I will put my fear in their hearts, that they may not depart from me.
Godly Fear » Motives to » God, Holiness of
Who wouldn't fear you, Lord, and glorify your name? For you only are holy. For all the nations will come and worship before you. For your righteous acts have been revealed."
Godly Fear » Motives to » Judgments of God
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!"
Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in our callings
Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Should not fear man
"Don't say, 'A conspiracy!' concerning all about which this people say, 'A conspiracy!' neither fear their threats, nor be terrorized. Yahweh of Armies is who you must respect as holy. He is the one you must fear. He is the one you must dread.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Days of, prolonged
The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Godly Fear » Described as » A fountain of life
The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
Godly Fear » Motives to » Wondrous works of God
For Yahweh your God dried up the waters of the Jordan from before you, until you had passed over, as Yahweh your God did to the Red Sea, which he dried up from before us, until we had passed over; that all the peoples of the earth may know the hand of Yahweh, that it is mighty; that you may fear Yahweh your God forever.'"
Godly Fear » Motives to » God, Goodness of
Only fear Yahweh, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider how great things he has done for you.
Godly Fear » Searching the scriptures gives the understanding of
Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding; If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures: then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Depart from evil
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Righteous government
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, 'One who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God,
Godly Fear » Described as » Hatred of evil
The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Nehemiah
But the former governors who were before me were supported by the people, and took bread and wine from them, besides forty shekels of silver; yes, even their servants ruled over the people: but I didn't do so, because of the fear of God.
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Abraham
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."
Godly Fear » Those who have » Converse together of holy things
Then those who feared Yahweh spoke one with another; and Yahweh listened, and heard, and a book of memory was written before him, for those who feared Yahweh, and who honored his name.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Desires of, fulfilled by God
He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Afford pleasure to God
Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Are pitied by God
Like a father has compassion on his children, so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him.
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Avoiding of sin
Moses said to the people, "Don't be afraid, for God has come to test you, and that his fear may be before you, that you won't sin."
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Noah
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.
Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in giving a reason for our hope
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:
Verse Concepts
Acknowledge, Faith In ChristAbsolute TruthAgnosticismCoolApologeticsDesires For HolinessFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsWhat Christian Should Do Alwaysevangelists, identity ofequipping, spiritualAskingHope, As ConfidenceHope, Results OfOpportunities, And SalvationReadinessReasonSensitivitySpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfWatchfulness, Of BelieversWitnessing, Approaches To
Witnessing, Importance OfJesus Christ, LordMissionary WorkReasoningTestify On God's BehalfAccusations, Against Early ChristiansThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleAnswering PeopleReasons For Faith In ChristChrist Is LordReady To SpeakThe Hope Of The GospelHope For The RighteousRespectHope And FaithAnxiety And StressGentleness As A Fruit Of The SpiritHope Kjvanswersreverence
Godly Fear » A characteristic of saints
Then those who feared Yahweh spoke one with another; and Yahweh listened, and heard, and a book of memory was written before him, for those who feared Yahweh, and who honored his name.
Godly Fear » Motives to » The forgiveness of God
But there is forgiveness with you, therefore you are feared.
Godly Fear » Should be » Taught to others
Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of Yahweh.
Godly Fear » Should be » Prayed for
Teach me your way, Yahweh. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name.
Godly Fear » God is the object of
Yahweh of Armies is who you must respect as holy. He is the one you must fear. He is the one you must dread.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Are accepted of God
but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.
Godly Fear » Described as » Sanctifying
The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh's ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.
Godly Fear » Should accompany the joy of saints
Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
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.
Godly Fear » Examples of righteous men dominated by
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.
a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.
But the former governors who were before me were supported by the people, and took bread and wine from them, besides forty shekels of silver; yes, even their servants ruled over the people: but I didn't do so, because of the fear of God.
He said to them, "I am a Hebrew, and I fear Yahweh, the God of heaven, who has made the sea and the dry land."
Then the men feared Yahweh exceedingly; and they offered a sacrifice to Yahweh, and made vows.
Yahweh said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant, Job? For there is none like him in the earth, a blameless and an upright man, one who fears God, and turns away from evil."
Great fear came on the whole assembly, and on all who heard these things.