The word in Scripture

Fear in the Bible

The word fear appears 400 times in the King James Version of the Bible. Fear is both the dread that grips us and the reverent awe of God that is the beginning of wisdom. And like every true word of Scripture, it finds its fullness in Jesus Christ.

What fear means in the Bible

Fear is both the dread that grips us and the reverent awe of God that is the beginning of wisdom.

Where the word fear appears

Here are 8 of the passages where the word fear appears, chosen from across the Scriptures, in the words of the King James Bible:

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”Psalms 23:4

“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?”Psalms 27:1

“Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.”Isaiah 8:12

“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.”Isaiah 41:10

“Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.”John 7:13

“Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.”John 12:15

“Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:”Romans 11:20

“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”Romans 13:7