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NASB | Proverbs 1:7 ¶ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 1:7 ¶ The [reverent] fear of the LORD [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; But arrogant fools despise [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction and self-discipline. [Ps 111:10] |
Bible Question: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN A VERSUS USES THE FEAR OF THE LORD WHAT IS IT SAYING. I DON'T THINK IT MEANS FEAR AS IN SCARED DOES IT? |
Bible Answer: Dear NEWBIBLESTUDENT, Welcome to the Forum! You are correct in your take on the word fear. As Proverbs 1:7 says " The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom". The use of the word "fear' here is really dealing with a reverence or awe due God.( The Amplified really brings this distinction out) As believers we should show reverence and awe toward God as He alone is worthy! The unbeliever should truly FEAR God! Consider Matt. 10:28 "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." Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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