Bible dictionary for children
Fear of the Lord
Fear of the Lord means treating God with deep respect and taking him seriously.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Fear of the Lord means treating God with deep respect and taking him seriously. In wisdom teaching it is connected with learning, rather than living in constant terror.
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How can respect make someone a better listener?
An example from the Bible
Proverbs calls this reverence the beginning of wisdom. The learner starts by recognizing that they do not know everything and can listen to God.
Read Proverbs 9:10 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Proverbs 9:10
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
