fear of God

Meaning

A reverent awe and respect toward God that shapes behavior and conscience. Informally, it can mean a strong scare that forces someone to behave. The tone is solemn, moral, and sometimes stern.

Synonyms

piety holy cross

Examples

Abraham stated that he thought there was no fear of God in that place, and that they might kill him for his wife. Source: Internet

Clement contends that while both are important, the fear of God is foremost, because through faith one receives divine wisdom. Source: Internet

General Gowon, who told the BBC News Pidgin that he served Nigeria with utmost fear of God adding that his legacies were visible to everyone. Source: Internet

Because the one with fear of God the Creator, has no fear of the created. Source: Internet

He lamented: “At a time when the entire human race is sober and seeking God in prayers against COVID-19, killer bandits are showing no sense of fear of God nor value for human life.” Source: Internet

Midrash Exodus Rabbah xxxi. 3 Obadiah's fear of God was one degree higher than that of Abraham ; and if the house of Ahab had been capable of being blessed, it would have been blessed for Obadiah's sake. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

fear of God

Close letter words and terms

fear of gases fear of germs fear of gloom fear of going into crowded spaces fear of going outside fear of great heights