12 occurrences in 11 translations

'Dread' in the Bible

I am ridiculed by all my adversariesand even by my neighbors.I am dreaded by my acquaintances;those who see me in the street run from me.

For the choir director. A psalm of David, the Lord’s servant.An oracle within my heartconcerning the transgression of the wicked person:There is no dread of God before his eyes,

Verse ConceptsAgnosticismIrreverenceOraclesReverence, And Social BehaviourSin, Universality OfNature Of The HeartNo Fear Of God

There they were, in great terror and dread, where there had been no terror or dread;For God scattered the bones of him who besieged you;You have put them to shame, because God has rejected them.

Verse ConceptsBones BrokenGuilty FearBonesTerror Of GodBeing Overwhelmedoverwhelmed

For the choir director. A Psalm of David.Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint;Preserve my life from dread of the enemy.

Verse ConceptsComplaintsHear Prayer!Pay Attention O God!Mental AbuseProtection From EnemiesEnemy Attacks

Since my youth I have been oppressed and in danger of death. I bear your dread and am overwhelmed.

Verse ConceptsAfflicted To DeathTreatment From YouthDespairdistractionsteenager

Egypt was glad when they left,for the dread of Israel had fallen on them.

Verse ConceptsFearing Other PeopleRejoicing In Relief

Turn away the disgrace I dread;indeed, Your judgments are good.

Verse ConceptsGod, Goodness OfGood Words

My flesh trembles in [reverent] fear of You,And I am afraid and in awe of Your judgments.

Verse ConceptsTremblingAweTerror Of GodFearing God's Word

Bible Theasaurus

Dreadful (25 instances)
Fearful (88 instances)
Fearsome (5 instances)
Fright (10 instances)
Frightening (11 instances)
Horrendous (2 instances)
Horrific (2 instances)
Terrible (200 instances)

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