Thematic Bible: Unholy Fear


Thematic Bible



They will go into caves in the rocky cliffs and into holes in the ground, trying to escape the dreadful judgment of the Lord and his royal splendor, when he rises up to terrify the earth. Verse ConceptsCavesGuilty FearPeople In CavesTremblingPeoples Who FledTerror Of GodHoles In The GroundThe Earthhidingtrying


They said to the mountains and to the rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the face of the one who is seated on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb, because the great day of their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?"

Distress and anguish terrify him; they prevail against him like a king ready to launch an attack, Verse ConceptsAfflictions Of The WickedFear Will ComeOvercoming AdversityBeing Overwhelmedpressure

Terrifying sounds fill his ears; in a time of peace marauders attack him. Verse ConceptsThose Who DestroyFear Is Due

Fear and dread will fall on them; by the greatness of your arm they will be as still as stone until your people pass by, O Lord, until the people whom you have bought pass by. Verse ConceptsMarketsPassing ThroughPurchasingTypes Of ChristArm Of GodMotionlessnessStaying PutPeople As Rocksgreatnessterrorism

Saul quickly fell full length on the ground and was very afraid because of Samuel's words. He was completely drained of energy, not having eaten anything all that day and night. Verse ConceptsdiseasesFear, Caused ByAnxiety, Examples OfOne DayPeople TumblingNo Strength Left

When Saul saw the camp of the Philistines, he was absolutely terrified. Verse ConceptsHuman EmotionHeart, HumanFear Of Enemies

What the wicked fears will come on him; what the righteous desire will be granted. Verse ConceptsFearPessimismPunishment, By GodFruits Of SinAnswered PromisesFear Is Due

when what you dread comes like a whirlwind, and disaster strikes you like a devastating storm, when distressing trouble comes on you. Verse ConceptsStormsWhirlwindsSudden DestructionPeople AppalledHurricanesOvercoming AdversityBeing OverwhelmedThe Storms Of Life

Sinners are afraid in Zion; panic grips the godless. They say, 'Who among us can coexist with destructive fire? Who among us can coexist with unquenchable fire?' Verse ConceptsEternal DeathGuilt, Human Aspects OfHell, Punishment OfHell, Description OfPunishment, By GodSinnersUngodlinessGuilty FearTerror Of God

Your mind will recall the terror you experienced, and you will ask yourselves, "Where is the scribe? Where is the one who weighs the money? Where is the one who counts the towers?" Verse ConceptsCensusOfficersCounting BuildingsFear Will Cometerrorismaccounting

But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm. Verse ConceptsAnxietyPeace, Believers Experience OfRest, PhysicalSafetyWisdom, Human ImportanceFreed From FearGod Will Keep SafeSleeping Peacefully

When the Lord gives you relief from your suffering and anxiety, and from the hard labor which you were made to perform, Verse ConceptsRest, PhysicalGod Giving RestSuccess And Hard Work

Then Saul said to Samuel, "I have sinned, for I have disobeyed what the Lord commanded and what you said as well. For I was afraid of the army, and I followed their wishes. Verse ConceptsConviction, Not Leading To RepentancePublic OpinionConfessionFear Of ManFearing Other PeopleWe Have Sinned

(His parents said these things because they were afraid of the Jewish religious leaders. For the Jewish leaders had already agreed that anyone who confessed Jesus to be the Christ would be put out of the synagogue. Verse ConceptsPersecution, Forms OfSynagogueFear, Of PersecutionFear Of ManDisfellowshipExcommunicationFear Of EnemiesBelieving In Christ




"Do not say, 'Conspiracy,' every time these people say the word. Don't be afraid of what scares them; don't be terrified. Verse ConceptsBattlesFalse ConfidenceConspiraciesAllegiancesFearlessnessConspiracy

Distress and anguish terrify him; they prevail against him like a king ready to launch an attack, Verse ConceptsAfflictions Of The WickedFear Will ComeOvercoming AdversityBeing Overwhelmedpressure

Terrors frighten him on all sides and dog his every step. Verse ConceptsSuperstitionFear Is Dueharassment

I for my part will do this to you: I will inflict horror on you, consumption and fever, which diminish eyesight and drain away the vitality of life. You will sow your seed in vain because your enemies will eat it. I will set my face against you. You will be struck down before your enemies, those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee when there is no one pursuing you.


Then fear overwhelmed those who were in the camp, those who were in the field, all the army in the garrison, and the raiding bands. They trembled and the ground shook. This fear was caused by God. Verse ConceptsearthquakesTremblingGroups Trembling

They stood in order all around the camp. The whole army ran away; they shouted as they scrambled away. When the three hundred men blew their trumpets, the Lord caused the Midianites to attack one another with their swords throughout the camp. The army fled to Beth Shittah on the way to Zererah. They went to the border of Abel Meholah near Tabbath.

but only a certain fearful expectation of judgment and a fury of fire that will consume God's enemies. Verse ConceptsHell, As An ExperienceGuilty FearFire Of JudgementTerror Of GodJudgementexpectations

You must never forget the agreement I made with you, and you must not worship other gods. Verse ConceptsForgetting GodNot ForgettingDifferent GodsDo Not Have Other godscovenant

so I myself will laugh when disaster strikes you, I will mock when what you dread comes, Verse ConceptsLaughterDerisionCalamityGod MockingPeople AppalledTragedyFunNatural DisastersPrayer During Hard Timesuncertainty

All of Adonijah's guests panicked; they jumped up and rushed off their separate ways. Verse ConceptsGuests


Look! You are driving me off the land today, and I must hide from your presence. I will be a homeless wanderer on the earth; whoever finds me will kill me." Verse ConceptsAbel and CainFugitivesThe HomelessWanderersDriven From God's PresenceGod HidingBeing Hidden From GodHidden From God

How desolate they become in a mere moment! Terrifying judgments make their demise complete! Verse ConceptsAfflictions Of The WickedDeath Of The WickedDestruction Of The WickedFear Will Come

Then all the color drained from the king's face and he became alarmed. The joints of his hips gave way, and his knees began knocking together. Verse ConceptsGuilty FearThighsKneesExpressions On FacesKnockingThoughts Of The WickedPeople Appalledknots

While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, "Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will send for you." Verse ConceptsConviction, Not Leading To RepentanceGiving, Of TimeBribery, Examples OfIndecisionSelf ControlEternal JudgmentConviction Of SinJudgement To ComeThe Final JudgementGod Doing RightDoing RightNowRight Time For PeopleThose Frightened Of GodOpportunityJudgement DayEthics

Esther replied, "The oppressor and enemy is this evil Haman!" Then Haman became terrified in the presence of the king and queen. Verse ConceptsFear Of Individuals

It was reported to the family of David, "Syria has allied with Ephraim." They and their people were emotionally shaken, just as the trees of the forest shake before the wind. Verse ConceptsForestsdoubtersPessimismAllegiancesGroups Trembling


Fear and panic overpower me; terror overwhelms me. Verse ConceptsAnxiety, Examples OfFear Of EnemiesBeing Overwhelmedoverwhelmed

When Pilate heard what they said, he was more afraid than ever, Verse ConceptsFear, Of UnknownFear Of Christ

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