How many times is fear of the Lord in the Bible?

Answer 1

In the English Standard Version, the exact phrase "fear of the Lord" occurs 27. There are dozens of more passages that are related to fearing God. 2 Chronicles 14:14 (Show me 2 Chronicles 14)

And they attacked all the cities around Gerar, for the fear of the Lord was upon them. They plundered all the cities, for there was much plunder in them. 2 Chronicles 17:10 (Show me2 Chronicles 17)

And the fear of the Lord fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, and they made no war against Jehoshaphat. 2 Chronicles 19:7 (Show me 2 Chronicles 19)

Now then, let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Be careful what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality or taking bribes." 2 Chronicles 19:9 (Show me 2 Chronicles 19)

And he charged them: "Thus you shall do in the fear of the Lord, in faithfulness, and with your whole heart: Job 28:28(Show me Job 28)

And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'" Psalm 19:9 (Show me Psalm 19)

the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules[1] of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.

[1]Or just decrees Psalm 34:11 (Show mePsalm 34)

Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Psalm 111:10 (Show me Psalm 111)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! Proverbs 1:7 (Show me Proverbs 1)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:29 (Show me Proverbs 1)

Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord, Proverbs 2:5 (Show me Proverbs 2)

then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. Proverbs 8:13 (Show me Proverbs 8)

The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate. Proverbs 9:10(Show me Proverbs 9)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 10:27(Show me Proverbs 10)

The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short. Proverbs 14:26 (Show me Proverbs 14)

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. Proverbs 14:27 (Show meProverbs 14)

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death. Proverbs 15:16 (Show me Proverbs 15)

Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. Proverbs 15:33 (Show meProverbs 15)

The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 16:6 (Show meProverbs 16)

By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil. Proverbs 19:23 (Show me Proverbs 19)

The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm. Proverbs 22:4(Show me Proverbs 22)

The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.[1]

[1]Or The reward for humility is the fear of theLord, riches and honor and life Proverbs 23:17(Show me Proverbs 23)

Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day. Isaiah 11:2 (Show me Isaiah 11)

And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. Isaiah 11:3(Show me Isaiah 11)

And his delight shall be in the fear of the Lord. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide disputes by what his ears hear, Isaiah 33:6 (Show me Isaiah 33)

and he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is Zion's[1] treasure.

[1]Hebrew his Acts 9:31 (Show me Acts 9)

So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.

2 Corinthians 5:11 (Show me 2 Corinthians 5)

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Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience.

Answer 2

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