Thematic Bible: Reverence for


Thematic Bible



Instead, after hearing about Him, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately came and fell at His feet.

And a leper came up to Him and bowed down before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You are able to make me clean (well).”

While He was saying these things to them, a ruler (synagogue official) entered [the house] and kneeled down and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just now died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live.”

But she came and began to kneel down before Him, saying, “Lord, help me!”

Then [Salome] the mother of Zebedee’s children [James and John] came up to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down [in respect], asked a favor of Him.

One of the synagogue officials named Jairus came up; and seeing Him, fell at His feet

And he said, “Lord, I believe [in You and Your word]!” And he worshiped Him [with reverence and awe].


The captain of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Remove your sandals from your feet, because the place where you are standing is holy (set apart to the Lord).” And Joshua did so.


Tremble [with anger or fear], and do not sin;
Meditate in your heart upon your bed and be still [reflect on your sin and repent of your rebellion]. Selah.



A God greatly feared and reverently worshiped in the council of the holy [angelic] ones,
And awesome above all those who are around Him?


He has sent redemption to His people;
He has ordained His covenant forever;
Holy and awesome is His name—[inspiring reverence and godly fear].

Then God said, “Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet [out of respect], because the place on which you are standing is holy ground.”


Let all the earth fear and worship the Lord;
Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.



You shall keep My Sabbaths and have reverence for My sanctuary. I am the Lord.