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Bible Verses About Fear of the Lord (KJV)
The most relevant King James Version passages from the Fear of the Lord Greek & Hebrew word study.
1. Proverbs 9:10
Read chapter“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
2. Psalm 111:10
Read chapter“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments.”
3. Ecclesiastes 12:13
Read chapter“Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”
4. Hebrews 12:28
Read chapter“Let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.”
FAQ on Fear of the Lord
Full FAQWhat does it mean to fear the Lord?
To stand in reverent awe of God's holiness, glory, and authority — trusting Him, hating evil, and walking humbly (Proverbs 8:13; Micah 6:8).
Is the fear of the Lord the same as being afraid of God?
No. Believers are sons, not slaves (Romans 8:15). The fear of the LORD is worshipful reverence, not cowering dread.
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