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Then they set out, and the terror of God fell upon the towns all around them so that no one pursued them.
Genesis Chapter 35: Verse 5
But select capable men from all the people,men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain,and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.
Exodus Chapter 18: Verse 21
When the people saw the thunder and lightning and heard the trumpet and saw the mountain in smoke, they trembled with fear. They stayed at a distance
and said to Moses, "Speak to us yourself and we will listen. But do not have God speak to us or we will die."
Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning."
Exodus Chapter 20: Verses 18 - 20
Do not profane my holy name. I must be acknowledged as holy by the Israelites. I am the LORD, who makes you holy
Leviticus Chapter 22: Verse 32
Remember the day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb, when he said to me, "Assemble the people before me to hear my words so that they may learn to revere me as long as they live in the land and may teach them to their children."
Deuteronomy Chapter 4: Verse 10
Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever!
Deuteronomy Chapter 5: Verse 29
so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the LORD your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life.
Deuteronomy Chapter 6: Verse 2
And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
Deuteronomy Chapter 10: Verse 12
Fear the LORD your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name.
He is your praise; he is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes.
Deuteronomy Chapter 10: Verses 20 - 21
The LORD will bring a nation against you from far away, from the ends of the earth, like an eagle swooping down, a nation whose language you will not understand,
Deuteronomy Chapter 28: Verse 49
If you do not carefully follow all the words of this law, which are written in this book, and do not revere this glorious and awesome name,the LORD your God-
Deuteronomy Chapter 28: Verse 58
He did this so that all the peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the LORD is powerful and so that you might always fear the LORD your God."
Joshua Chapter 4: Verse 24
"Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.
Joshua Chapter 24: Verse 14
"Therefore the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: 'I promised that your house and your father's house would minister before me forever.' But now the LORD declares: 'Far be it from me! Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.
1 Samuel Chapter 2: Verse 30
If you fear the LORD and serve and obey him and do not rebel against his commands, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the LORD your God-good!
1 Samuel Chapter 12: Verse 14
But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.
1 Samuel Chapter 12: Verse 24
The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: 'When one rules over men in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God,
2 Samuel Chapter 23: Verse 3
so that they will fear you all the time they live in the land you gave our fathers.
1 Kings Chapter 8: Verse 40
But the LORD, who brought you up out of Egypt with mighty power and outstretched arm, is the one you must worship. To him you shall bow down and to him offer sacrifices.
2 Kings Chapter 17: Verse 36
Tremble before him, all the earth! The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.
1 Chronicles Chapter 16: Verse 30
Now let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery."
2 Chronicles Chapter 19: Verse 7
He gave them these orders: "You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.
2 Chronicles Chapter 19: Verse 9
Now let us make a covenant before our God to send away all these women and their children, in accordance with the counsel of my lord and of those who fear the commands of our God. Let it be done according to the Law.
Ezra Chapter 10: Verse 3
So I continued, "What you are doing is not right. Shouldn't you walk in the fear of our God to avoid the reproach of our Gentile enemies?
Nehemiah Chapter 5: Verse 9
And he said to man, 'The fear of the Lord,that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.' "
Job Chapter 28: Verse 28
Therefore, men revere him, for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart? "
Job Chapter 37: Verse 24
Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.
Psalms Chapter 2: Verse 11
In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
Psalms Chapter 4: Verse 4
who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the LORD, who keeps his oath even when it hurts,
Psalms Chapter 15: Verse 4
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous.
Psalms Chapter 19: Verse 9
You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! Revere him, all you descendants of Israel!
Psalms Chapter 22: Verse 23
Who, then, is the man that fears the LORD ? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him.
Psalms Chapter 25: Verse 12
How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you.
Psalms Chapter 31: Verse 19
Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere him.
Psalms Chapter 33: Verse 8
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
Psalms Chapter 34: Verse 7
Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing.
Psalms Chapter 34: Verse 9
Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Psalms Chapter 34: Verse 11
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."
Psalms Chapter 46: Verse 10
The righteous will see and fear; they will laugh at him, saying,
Psalms Chapter 52: Verse 6
But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner to be unfurled against the bow.
Psalms Chapter 60: Verse 4
All mankind will fear; they will proclaim the works of God and ponder what he has done.
Psalms Chapter 64: Verse 9
God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth will fear him.
Psalms Chapter 67: Verse 7
He will endure as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through all generations.
Psalms Chapter 72: Verse 5
You alone are to be feared. Who can stand before you when you are angry?
Psalms Chapter 76: Verse 7
Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.
Psalms Chapter 85: Verse 9
Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
Psalms Chapter 86: Verse 11
In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all who surround him.
Psalms Chapter 89: Verse 7
Who knows the power of your anger? For your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you.
Psalms Chapter 90: Verse 11
For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
Psalms Chapter 96: Verse 4
Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.
Psalms Chapter 96: Verse 9
The LORD reigns, let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake.
Psalms Chapter 99: Verse 1
The nations will fear the name of the LORD, all the kings of the earth will revere your glory.
Psalms Chapter 102: Verse 15
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him;
Psalms Chapter 103: Verse 11
As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him;
Psalms Chapter 103: Verse 13
But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children-
Psalms Chapter 103: Verse 17
He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
Psalms Chapter 111: Verse 5
Praise the LORD. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in his commands.
Psalms Chapter 112: Verse 1
You who fear him, trust in the LORD, he is their help and shield.
Psalms Chapter 115: Verse 11
he will bless those who fear the LORD, small and great alike.
Psalms Chapter 115: Verse 13
Let those who fear the LORD say: "His love endures forever."
Psalms Chapter 118: Verse 4
I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
Psalms Chapter 119: Verse 63
May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.
Psalms Chapter 119: Verse 74
May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.
Psalms Chapter 119: Verse 79
Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways.
Psalms Chapter 128: Verse 1
But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared.
Psalms Chapter 130: Verse 4
O house of Levi, praise the LORD; you who fear him, praise the LORD.
Psalms Chapter 135: Verse 20
He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.
Psalms Chapter 145: Verse 19
the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
Psalms Chapter 147: Verse 11
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom Warning Against Enticement
Proverbs Chapter 1: Verse 7
My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding,
and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,
and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs Chapter 2: Verses 1 - 5
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.
Proverbs Chapter 3: Verse 7
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
Proverbs Chapter 8: Verse 13
The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
Proverbs Chapter 10: Verse 27
He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.
Proverbs Chapter 13: Verse 13
He whose walk is upright fears the LORD, but he whose ways are devious despises him.
Proverbs Chapter 14: Verse 2
A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.
Proverbs Chapter 14: Verse 16
He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
Proverbs Chapter 14: Verses 26 - 27
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs Chapter 15: Verse 16
The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs Chapter 15: Verse 33
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
Proverbs Chapter 16: Verse 6
The fear of the LORD leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
Proverbs Chapter 19: Verse 23
Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.
Proverbs Chapter 22: Verse 4
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.
Proverbs Chapter 23: Verse 17
Fear the LORD and the king, my son, and do not join with the rebellious,
Proverbs Chapter 24: Verse 21
Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Proverbs Chapter 28: Verse 14
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Proverbs Chapter 31: Verse 30
I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him.
Ecclesiastes Chapter 3: Verse 14
It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. The man who fears God will avoid all extremes .
Ecclesiastes Chapter 7: Verse 18
Although a wicked man commits a hundred crimes and still lives a long time, I know that it will go better with God-fearing men, who are reverent before God.
Ecclesiastes Chapter 8: Verse 12
Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecclesiastes Chapter 12: Verse 13
Go into the rocks, hide in the ground from dread of the LORD and the splendor of his majesty!
Isaiah Chapter 2: Verse 10
Men will flee to caves in the rocks and to holes in the ground from dread of the LORD and the splendor of his majesty, when he rises to shake the earth.
In that day men will throw away to the rodents and bats their idols of silver and idols of gold, which they made to worship.
They will flee to caverns in the rocks and to the overhanging crags from dread of the LORD and the splendor of his majesty, when he rises to shake the earth.
Isaiah Chapter 2: Verses 19 - 21
The LORD Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy, he is the one you are to fear, he is the one you are to dread,
Isaiah Chapter 8: Verse 13
Therefore strong peoples will honor you; cities of ruthless nations will revere you.
Isaiah Chapter 25: Verse 3
The Lord says: "These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men.
Isaiah Chapter 29: Verse 13
When they see among them their children, the work of my hands, they will keep my name holy; they will acknowledge the holiness of the Holy One of Jacob, and will stand in awe of the God of Israel.
Isaiah Chapter 29: Verse 23
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.
Isaiah Chapter 33: Verse 6
You who are far away, hear what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge my power!
Isaiah Chapter 33: Verse 13
Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the word of his servant? Let him who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God.
Isaiah Chapter 50: Verse 10
From the west, men will fear the name of the LORD, and from the rising of the sun, they will revere his glory. For he will come like a pent-up flood that the breath of the LORD drives along.
Isaiah Chapter 59: Verse 19
Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with joy; the wealth on the seas will be brought to you, to you the riches of the nations will come.
Isaiah Chapter 60: Verse 5
Should you not fear me?" declares the LORD. "Should you not tremble in my presence? I made the sand a boundary for the sea, an everlasting barrier it cannot cross. The waves may roll, but they cannot prevail; they may roar, but they cannot cross it.
Jeremiah Chapter 5: Verse 22
Who should not revere you, O King of the nations? This is your due. Among all the wise men of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is no one like you.
Jeremiah Chapter 10: Verse 7
I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me for their own good and the good of their children after them.
I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never stop doing good to them, and I will inspire them to fear me, so that they will never turn away from me.
Jeremiah Chapter 32: Verses 39 - 40
Then this city will bring me renown, joy, praise and honor before all nations on earth that hear of all the good things I do for it; and they will be in awe and will tremble at the abundant prosperity and peace I provide for it.'
Jeremiah Chapter 33: Verse 9
Afterward the Israelites will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to his blessings in the last days.
Hosea Chapter 3: Verse 5
Nations will see and be ashamed, deprived of all their power. They will lay their hands on their mouths and their ears will become deaf.
They will lick dust like a snake, like creatures that crawl on the ground. They will come trembling out of their dens; they will turn in fear to the LORD our God and will be afraid of you.
Micah Chapter 7: Verses 16 - 17
Be silent before the Sovereign LORD, for the day of the LORD is near. The LORD has prepared a sacrifice; he has consecrated those he has invited.
Zephaniah Chapter 1: Verse 7
I said to the city, 'Surely you will fear me and accept correction!' Then her dwelling would not be cut off, nor all my punishments come upon her. But they were still eager to act corruptly in all they did.
Zephaniah Chapter 3: Verse 7
Be still before the LORD, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling."
Zechariah Chapter 2: Verse 13
"A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? If I am a master, where is the respect due me?" says the LORD Almighty. "It is you, O priests, who show contempt for my name. "But you ask, 'How have we shown contempt for your name?'
Malachi Chapter 1: Verse 6
Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD and honored his name.
Malachi Chapter 3: Verse 16
But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall.
Malachi Chapter 4: Verse 2
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew Chapter 10: Verse 28
His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
Luke Chapter 1: Verse 50
But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him.
Luke Chapter 12: Verse 5
But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence?
Luke Chapter 23: Verse 40
but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.
Acts Chapter 10: Verse 35
Standing up, Paul motioned with his hand and said: "Men of Israel and you Gentiles who worship God, listen to me!
Acts Chapter 13: Verse 16
"Brothers, children of Abraham, and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.
Acts Chapter 13: Verse 26
Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.
Romans Chapter 11: Verse 20
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.Paul's Joy
2 Corinthians Chapter 7: Verse 1
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.Wives and Husbands
Ephesians Chapter 5: Verse 21
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
Ephesians Chapter 6: Verse 5
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed,not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence,continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,
Philippians Chapter 2: Verse 12
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.
Colossians Chapter 3: Verse 22
So Christ also did not take upon himself the glory of becoming a high priest. But God said to him, "You are my Son; today I have become your Father. "
Hebrews Chapter 5: Verse 5
During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.
Hebrews Chapter 5: Verse 7
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,
for our "God is a consuming fire."
Hebrews Chapter 12: Verses 28 - 29
You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that,and shudder.
James Chapter 2: Verse 19
Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear.
1 Peter Chapter 1: Verse 17
Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.
1 Peter Chapter 2: Verse 18
when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.
1 Peter Chapter 3: Verse 2
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
1 Peter Chapter 3: Verse 15
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.
In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him.
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
1 John Chapter 4: Verses 16 - 18
The nations were angry; and your wrath has come. The time has come for judging the dead, and for rewarding your servants the prophets and your saints and those who reverence your name, both small and great, and for destroying those who destroy the earth."
Revelation Chapter 11: Verse 18
He said in a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water."
Revelation Chapter 14: Verse 7
Then a voice came from the throne, saying: "Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both small and great!"
Revelation Chapter 19: Verse 5
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