46 Bible Verses about reverence

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Leviticus 26:2

Keep the religious festivals and honor the place where I am worshiped. I am Jehovah.

Hebrews 5:7

In the days of his life on earth, when he [Christ] offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears to the one who was able to save him out of death, and was heard because of his godly reverence. (Galatians 1:1) (Psalm 69:13)

Matthew 21:37

Finally he sent his son to them, saying, 'Certainly they will respect my son.'

Psalm 5:7

But as for me, by your abundant loving kindness I will enter your house. At Your holy temple I will bow in reverence of you.

1 Peter 2:18

Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle master but also to the hard to please.

Job 4:6

Does your respect for God give you confidence and your lifetime of integrity give you hope?

Psalm 89:7

He is a God greatly reverenced in the council of the holy ones. He is awesome above all those who are around Him?

Malachi 1:6

Jehovah of Hosts declares to the priests: Children honor their parents and servants honor their masters. I am your father. Why do you not honor me? I am your master. Why do you not respect me? You despise me, and yet you ask: How have we despised you?

1 Peter 3:2

Your husband could see your chaste behavior coupled with respect (reverence).

Luke 20:13

The owner of the vineyard said, what should I do? I will send my beloved son. Maybe they will respect him.

Joshua 5:14

He said: No, but as captain of the camp of Jehovah I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and bowed down and said: What does my lord say to his servant?

Acts 10:25

Cornelius met Peter and fell down at his feet with adoration for him.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Respect God, and obey his commandments for this is the whole duty of man.

Joshua 4:14

On that day Jehovah exulted Joshua in the sight of all Israel. They feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life.

Job 31:27

and my heart has been secretly enticed, and my mouth has kissed my hand,

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God, Glory of » Reverence

Isaiah 59:19

The people from the sunset (the west) will respect the name of Jehovah. Those from the rising of the sun (the east) will reverence his glory. He will come like a rushing stream that the Spirit (wind) (breath) of Jehovah drives.

God, Goodness of » Reverence

Hosea 3:5

Afterward the children of Israel will return and seek Jehovah their God. David their king will come with trembling to Jehovah and to his goodness in the last days.

Jeremiah 33:9

Jerusalem will be my source of joy, praise, and honor. All the nations on earth will hear about all the blessings that I will give to Jerusalem. They will be afraid and tremble because of all the prosperity that I will provide for it.'

Reverence » For religious leaders for word of God » For God's name

Leviticus 22:2

Tell Aaron and his sons that they must respect the holy offerings that the Israelites set apart for me. In this way they will not dishonor my holy name. I am Jehovah.

Deuteronomy 28:58

You might not faithfully obey every word of the teachings that are written in this book. You might not respect this glorious and awe inspiring name: JEHOVAH your God.

Reverence » For men of God

Exodus 33:8

Whenever Moses went out to the tent, all the people would rise and stand at the entrances to their tents and watch Moses until he went in.

Acts 28:10

They honored us with many gifts. When we were going to set sail, they put whatever we needed on board.

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

We ask you, brothers, to appreciate those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you. To esteem them very highly in love because of the work they do. And be at peace among yourselves.

More verses: Hebrews 13:7

Reverence » For parents » For rulers

1 Samuel 24:6

He told his men: Stop talking foolishly. We are not going to attack Saul. He is my king. I pray that Jehovah will keep me from doing anything to harm his chosen king.

Jude 1:8

In like manner these men also in their dreams defile the flesh, reject authority and speak evil of glorious ones.

Reverence » For Christ

Mark 7:25

A woman whose little daughter had an evil spirit heard about Jesus. She went to him and bowed down.

Matthew 8:2

A leper came to him and bowed down before him, saying: Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.

Matthew 9:18

While he was speaking, an official came and paid him respect. He said: By now my daughter must be dead. Come and lay your hand on her and she will live.

Matthew 15:25

She bowed down before him and asked for help.

Matthew 20:20

The mother of the sons of Zebedee came to him with her sons. She bowed down and requested a favor of him.

More verses: Mark 5:22 John 9:38

Reverence » Godly » Awe » For God and sacred things encouraged

Joshua 5:15

The captain (commander) of Jehovah's host (army) said to Joshua: Take your shoes from your feet, for the place where you stand is holy. And at once Joshua did so.

Psalm 89:7

He is a God greatly reverenced in the council of the holy ones. He is awesome above all those who are around Him?

Psalm 111:9

He has sent deliverance to his people. He has ordered that his covenant should continue forever. His name is holy and awesome.

More verses: Exodus 3:5 Psalm 33:8

Reverence » For servants of God

Acts 28:10

They honored us with many gifts. When we were going to set sail, they put whatever we needed on board.

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

We ask you, brothers, to appreciate those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you. To esteem them very highly in love because of the work they do. And be at peace among yourselves.

Reverence » For parents » Due to religious leaders

Reverence » For the word of God » Its words sacred, not to be altered

Revelation 22:19

If any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things that are written in this book.

Deuteronomy 4:2

He is your God. I am telling you everything he has commanded. So do not add anything or take anything away.

Proverbs 30:6

Do not add to his words of he will reprove you. You will be found to be a liar.

Reverence » For the aged

Job 32:6

Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answered: I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you.

Job 32:4-7

Elihu waited to speak to Job, because they were older than he. When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, he became angry. Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answered: I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you. read more.
I said: 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'

1 Timothy 5:1-2

Do not rebuke (censure) (criticize) an elder, but appeal to him as a father, the younger men as brothers. Treat the elder women as mothers, the younger as sisters, with much honor.

Reverence » For kings

1 Samuel 24:6

He told his men: Stop talking foolishly. We are not going to attack Saul. He is my king. I pray that Jehovah will keep me from doing anything to harm his chosen king.

1 Samuel 26:9

But David said: Do not harm him! Jehovah will certainly punish whoever harms his chosen king.

2 Samuel 1:14

David asked: Why were you not afraid to take it upon yourself to destroy Jehovah's (YHWH) anointed king?

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Do not curse the king, no not even in thought. Do not curse the rich in your bedchamber for a bird of the air will carry the voice, and that which has wings will tell the matter.

Reverence » For God

Isaiah 45:9

Does a clay pot dare argue with its maker, a pot that is like all the others? Does the clay ask the potter what he is doing? Does the pot complain that its maker has no skill?

Exodus 34:29-35

Moses came down from Mount Sinai. The two tablets of the testimony were in Moses' hand as he came down from the mountain. Moses did not know that the skin of his face glowed because he spoke with God. Aaron and all the Israelites looked at Moses and saw his face glowing. They were afraid to come near him. Moses called to them. Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation came back to him. Then Moses spoke to them. read more.
All the other Israelites came near him. He commanded them to do everything Jehovah told him on Mount Sinai. Moses put a veil over his face when he finished speaking. When Moses went into Jehovah's presence to speak with him, he took off the veil until he came out. When he came out and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, they would see that Moses' face was glowing. Moses would put the veil back on until he went in again to speak with Jehovah.

Exodus 19:16-24

On the morning of the third day there were thunder and lightning flashes and a thick cloud upon the mountain. A very loud trumpet sounded. It caused all the people in the camp to tremble. Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God. They stood at the foot of the mountain. Mount Sinai was all in smoke because Jehovah descended upon it in fire. Its smoke ascended like the smoke of a furnace. The whole mountain quaked violently! read more.
The sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder. Moses spoke and God answered him with thunder. Jehovah descended on the top of Mount Sinai. Jehovah called Moses to the top of the mountain. Moses climbed to the peak of Mount Sinai. Jehovah spoke to Moses: Go down and warn the people. They should not break through to gaze at Jehovah. Many of them would perish. Let the priests who come near to Jehovah consecrate (purify) themselves, or else Jehovah will destroy them. Moses said to Jehovah: The people cannot come up to Mount Sinai for you warned us. You said: 'Put limits around the mountain and set it apart as holy.' Jehovah replied to him: You and Aaron come up to me. But do not let the priests and the people break through to come up to Jehovah, or he will destroy some of them.

Reverence » For the sanctuary

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Guard your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are not aware that they do evil.

John 2:16

He told those who sold doves: Take these things away. Do not make my Father's house a house of merchandise.

Reverence » For magistrates

Jude 1:8

In like manner these men also in their dreams defile the flesh, reject authority and speak evil of glorious ones.

Reverence » For parents

Reverence » For God's house

Leviticus 26:2

Keep the religious festivals and honor the place where I am worshiped. I am Jehovah.

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