Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Fear of God » Promises concerning
Then those who feared the Lord [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another; and the Lord paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the Lord [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name.
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence];
But arrogant
If you will fear the Lord [with awe and profound reverence] and serve Him and listen to His voice and not rebel against His commandment, then both you and your king will follow the Lord your God [and it will be well].
Who is the man who fears the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and worships Him with submissive wonder]?
He will teach him [through His word] in the way he should choose.
How great is Your goodness,
Which You have stored up for those who [reverently] fear You,
Which You have prepared for those who take refuge in You,
Just as a father loves his children,
So the Lord loves those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence].
The Lord favors those who fear and worship Him [with awe-inspired reverence and obedience],
Those who wait for His mercy and lovingkindness.
Who is among you who fears the Lord,
Who obeys the voice of His Servant,
Yet who walks in darkness and has no light?
Let him trust and be confident in the name of the Lord and let him rely on his God.
“And His mercy is upon generation after generation
Toward those who [stand in great awe of God and] fear Him.
but in every nation the person who fears God and does what is right [by seeking Him] is acceptable and welcomed by Him.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Are pitied by God
Just as a father loves his children,
So the Lord loves those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence].
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To pity them
Just as a father loves his children,
So the Lord loves those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence].
divine Sympathy » For human frailties and sorrows
In all their distress He was distressed,
And the
In His love and in His compassion He redeemed them;
And He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.
For He [graciously] remembered that they were mere [human] flesh,
A wind that goes and does not return.
For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize and understand our weaknesses and temptations, but One who has been tempted [knowing exactly how it feels to be human] in every respect as we are, yet without [committing any] sin.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of ChristGod, Compassion OfFaultsDocetismBeing Born In SinAtonement, in NTGospel, Historical Foundation OfGrace, And Christian LifeInnocence, Examples OfKindnessLikenessMorality, And RedemptionOptimismPerfection, DivineSatan, As TempterSatan, Resistance ToSin, Universality OfSinnersSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InSuffering, Encouragements InSympathy
Victory, Over Spiritual ForcesWeakness, PhysicalChrist, Humanity OfJesus Christ, Holiness OfJesus Christ, Present Activities OfJesus Christ, Temptation OfChrist, The High PriestHumility Of ChristProphecies Concerning ChristCompassion, Of ChristEnticementJesus As A ChildInfirmitiesDivine SympathyChrist's PurityJesus Christ, SinlessnessTemptationWeaknessEmotionsResisting Temptationempathy
Jesus wept. The Jews said, See how [tenderly] He loved him!
Just as a father loves his children,
So the Lord loves those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence].