Fear - My Word of God - KJV Bible Keyword Search

Proverbs 9:10

KJV: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

NKJV: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

NIV: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Interpretation: Wisdom starts with proper reverence for God. Those who respect God's authority position themselves to gain true knowledge. Understanding comes through knowing the Holy One. The verse establishes that all genuine wisdom has a spiritual foundation. Without fear of the Lord, human knowledge remains incomplete.

Tweet Text: Proverbs 9:10 Wisdom begins with fearing the Lord. Proper reverence for God positions us to gain true knowledge and understanding. #fear #reverence #wisdom #mywordofgod

Psalm 111:10

KJV: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

NKJV: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.

NIV: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

Interpretation: Fear of the Lord and obedience connect directly. Those who revere God demonstrate it by keeping His commands. Good understanding follows obedient living. The verse links proper fear with practical action. Reverence for God naturally leads to following His instructions.

Tweet Text: Psalm 111:10 Fear of the Lord leads to wisdom. Those who revere God show it by obeying His commands and gain understanding. #fear #reverence #wisdom #mywordofgod

Isaiah 41:10

KJV: Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

NKJV: Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

NIV: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Interpretation: God commands His people not to fear harmful things because He is present with them. His presence provides the reason for courage. He promises to strengthen, help, and uphold those who trust Him. The verse distinguishes between unhealthy fear of circumstances and healthy fear of God.

Tweet Text: Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for God is with you. He will strengthen, help, and uphold you with His righteous hand. #fear #awe #trembling #mywordofgod

Psalm 34:9

KJV: O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.

NKJV: Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him.

NIV: Fear the LORD, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.

Interpretation: The psalmist calls God's people to reverence Him. Those who fear the Lord will not lack what they need. Proper fear of God brings provision and protection. The verse promises that reverent believers will have their needs met. Fearing God leads to blessing rather than deprivation.

Tweet Text: Psalm 34:9 Fear the Lord and lack nothing. Reverent believers receive provision and protection. Fearing God brings blessing. #fear #reverence #awe #mywordofgod

Ecclesiastes 12:13

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

NKJV: Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man's all.

NIV: Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

Interpretation: Solomon summarizes all wisdom in two commands: fear God and obey Him. After exploring many aspects of life, he concludes that reverence and obedience represent humanity's core purpose. Everything else matters less than these two priorities. The verse provides a simple summary of human responsibility.

Tweet Text: Ecclesiastes 12:13 The conclusion: Fear God and keep His commands. Reverence and obedience represent humanity's core purpose. #fear #reverence #wisdom #mywordofgod

2 Timothy 1:7

KJV: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

NKJV: For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

NIV: For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

Interpretation: God does not want believers controlled by unhealthy fear and timidity. He gives power instead of weakness, love instead of anxiety, and self-discipline instead of confusion. The verse distinguishes destructive fear from healthy reverence. Christians receive the Holy Spirit, who produces courage rather than cowardice.

Tweet Text: 2 Timothy 1:7 God gives us power, love, and self-discipline, not a spirit of fear. The Holy Spirit produces courage, not cowardice. #fear #awe #wisdom #mywordofgod

Matthew 10:28

KJV: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

NKJV: And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

NIV: 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.

Interpretation: Jesus teaches proper priorities regarding fear. Human enemies can only harm the body temporarily. God alone has power over eternal destiny. Fearing God appropriately puts human threats in perspective. The verse redirects fear from earthly dangers toward proper reverence for God's ultimate authority.

Tweet Text: Matthew 10:28 Fear God who has eternal authority, not those who can only harm the body. Proper reverence puts human threats in perspective. #fear #reverence #awe #mywordofgod

Psalm 27:1

KJV: The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

NKJV: The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

NIV: The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?

Interpretation: The psalmist asks rhetorical questions about fear. With God as light, salvation, and strength, no one deserves to be feared. Relationship with God eliminates reason for fearing others. The verse expresses confident trust that removes anxiety. When God protects, fear of enemies becomes unnecessary.

Tweet Text: Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light, salvation, and strength. Whom shall I fear? Relationship with God removes reason for anxiety. #fear #awe #trembling #mywordofgod

Proverbs 14:27

KJV: The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

NKJV: The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death.

NIV: The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

Interpretation: Reverence for God produces ongoing life like a flowing fountain. Fearing the Lord helps people avoid deadly traps and mistakes. The verse portrays fear of God as protective and life-giving. Rather than restricting life, proper fear leads to abundance and safety from destruction.

Tweet Text: Proverbs 14:27 Fear of the Lord is a fountain of life. It protects from deadly traps and leads to abundance, not restriction. #fear #reverence #wisdom #mywordofgod

1 John 4:18

KJV: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

NKJV: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.

NIV: 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.

Interpretation: Love and tormenting fear cannot coexist. When God's love fully develops in believers, unhealthy fear disappears. Fear brings torment and punishment in the mind. The verse distinguishes anxious fear from reverent awe. Growing in God's love progressively removes destructive fear from a believer's life.

Tweet Text: 1 John 4:18 Perfect love casts out tormenting fear. Growing in God's love removes destructive anxiety from our lives. #fear #awe #trembling #mywordofgod

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