There are three major types of fears mentioned in the Bible. First of all, is the fear of the Lord. We are to fear God, in the sense that we are to acknowledge that he is our creator and master. We aren’t to question his judgement, word, or anything else. We should fear him in a similar way that we should fear our parents or boss. As matter of fact, the fear of the Lord is compared to these fears in the Bible.
The second type of fear that exists is fear of sin. This is another type of fear that we should exhibit. We should fear breaking the commandments of God, and should fear his punishment. The fear of his punishment also makes us all the more grateful and thankful for his mercy.
The third type of fear that exists is fear of worldly things. This can range from ideas and traditions (Peter was afraid of eating pigs), to self-doubt (Moses doubted his own speaking ability, and refused to believe the Lord could use him), to fear of material things (such as people, animals, weapons), and finally, fear of death. We are to fear none of these things. These are what hurt our relationship with God, and hinder the completion of his will for our lives.
Bible verses on Fear:
Joshua 4:24 – “That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever.”
Joshua 10:25 – “And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.”
Judges 6:23 – “And the LORD said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.”
Job 28:28 – “And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”
Psalm 2:11 – “Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.”
Psalm 23:4 – “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.”
Psalm 27:1 – “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?”
Psalm 27:3 – “Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.”
Psalm 31:19 – “Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!”
Psalm 33:8 – “Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.”
Psalm 33:18 – “Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;”
Psalm 34:7 – “The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”
Psalm 34:9 – “O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.”
Psalm 61:5 – “For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.”
Psalm 64:1 – “Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.”
Psalm 64:9 – “And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.”
Psalm 66:16 – “Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.”
Psalm 67:7 – “God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.”
Psalm 72:5 – “They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.”
Psalm 85:9 – “Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.”
Psalm 86:11 – “Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.”
Psalm 96:9 – “O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.”
Psalm 102:15 – “So the heathen shall fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth thy glory.”
Psalm 103:11 – “For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.”
Psalm 103:13 – “Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.”
Psalm 111:10 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”
Psalm 115:11 – “Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.”
Psalm 115:13 – “He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.”
Psalm 118:4 – “Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalm 118:6 – “The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Psalm 119:38 – “Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.”
Psalm 119:63 – “I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.”
Psalm 119:74 – “They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.”
Psalm 119:120 – “My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.”
Psalm 145:19 – “He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.”
Psalm 147:11 – “The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.”
Proverbs 1:7 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs 1:33 – “But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.”
Proverbs 2:5 – “Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.”
Proverbs 3:7 – “Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Proverbs 3:25 – “Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.”
Proverbs 8:13 – “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”
Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
Proverbs 10:24 – “The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.”
Proverbs 10:27 – “The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.”
Proverbs 14:26 – “In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.”
Proverbs 14:27 – “The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”
Proverbs 15:16 – “Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.”
Proverbs 15:33 – “The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”
Proverbs 16:6 – “By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.”
Proverbs 19:23 – “The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.”
Proverbs 22:4 – “By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.”
Proverbs 23:17 – “Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.”
Proverbs 24:21 – “My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:”
Proverbs 29:25 – “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.”
Isaiah 8:13 – “Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.”
Jeremiah 6:25 – “Go not forth into the field, nor walk by the way; for the sword of the enemy and fear is on every side.”
Jeremiah 32:39 – “And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:”
Jeremiah 32:40 – “And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.”
Jeremiah 33:9 – “And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it.”
Joel 2:21 – “Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things.”
Malachi 4:2 – “But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”
Luke 12:32 – “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
Romans 8:15 – “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”
Romans 11:20 – “Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:”
Romans 13:7 – “Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”
Ephesians 5:21 – “Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.”
Ephesians 6:5 – “Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;”
Philippians 1:14 – “And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.”
Philippians 2:12 – “Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”
1 Timothy 5:20 – “Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.”
2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Hebrews 4:1 – “Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.”
Hebrews 11:7 – “By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.”
1 Peter 2:17 – Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”
1 John 4:18 – “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
Revelation 14:7 – “Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.”
Revelation 15:4 – “Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.”
