Bible Verses About "What Does It Mean to Fear God"
The fear of God is not terror but reverent awe — a deep respect for God's holiness, power, and authority that shapes how believers live and worship.
The fear of God is not terror but reverent awe — a deep respect for God's holiness, power, and authority that shapes how believers live and worship.
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom." — Proverbs 9:10 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does It Mean to Fear God?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom."
"The fear of the LORD is to hate evil."
"Fear not them which kill the body... but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell."
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What Does the Bible Say About Wisdom?
Proverbs 9:10 · James 1:5 · James 3:17
What Does the Bible Say About Holiness?
1 Peter 1:15-16 · Hebrews 12:14 · Romans 12:1
What Is True Worship?
John 4:24 · Romans 12:1 · Psalm 95:6
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1 Corinthians 15:3-4 · Matthew 28:5-6 · 1 Corinthians 15:14
Is Jesus God?
John 1:1 · John 10:30 · Colossians 2:9
What Is the Trinity?
Matthew 28:19 · 2 Corinthians 13:14 · Matthew 3:16-17
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