Overview
The Bible addresses fear, godly across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles and Proverbs. Closely related themes include Court, Courts of Justice, Judge and Personification. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jehoshaphat.
Key Bible verses about fear, godly
Old Testament
2 Chronicles
And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment. in: Heb. in the matter of judgment
Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.
And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
Proverbs
Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; liftest: Heb. givest thy voice
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
People in the Bible and fear, godly
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying fear, godly for yourself
- Begin with 2 Chronicles 19:6, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Chronicles and Proverbs each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jehoshaphat and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Court, Courts of Justice, Judge and Personification.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about fear, godly?
The Bible addresses fear, godly across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles and Proverbs. Closely related themes include Court, Courts of Justice, Judge and Personification. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jehoshaphat.
How many Bible verses are about fear, godly?
The Bible references fear, godly in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention fear, godly?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Chronicles 19:6: “And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment. in: Heb. in the matter of judgment”
Which people in the Bible are associated with fear, godly?
Jehoshaphat.
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