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A Reverent Fear
Commentators clarify that the "fear" God commands is not slavish terror but a reverential, voluntary awe. It's a "filial fear" (like a son's for a father) born from gratitude for His deliverance and a recognition of His majesty. This awe, as John Calvin notes, is the foundation of true worship, leading us to willingly submit to and serve God.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 6:10–25
18th Century
Theologian
The Israelites were at the point of quitting their previous nomadic life for a fixed and settled abode in the midst of other nations; they were exc…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 6:13
19th Century
Bishop
Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, and serve him. —Literally, Jehovah your God you shall fear, and Him you shall serve…
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 6:13–15
19th Century
Preacher
Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name. Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which…
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John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 6:13
16th Century
Theologian
You shall fear the Lord your God. Therefore, it is more evident why He has just declared that there is One God, namely, that He alone may …
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 6:13
17th Century
Pastor
You shall fear the Lord your God, and serve him
Serve him through fear; not through slavish fear, a fear of hell and…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 6:6–16
17th Century
Minister
Here are means for maintaining and nurturing religion in our hearts and homes.
Meditation. God's words must be laid up in our heart…