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The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
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The Right Kind of Fear
Commentators clarify that the 'fear of the Lord' is not being terrified of judgment, but a reverential, child-like affection for God. John Gill explains this godly fear comes from God's grace, is consistent with joy and faith, and naturally leads a believer to hate what is contrary to God's holy nature.
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19th Century
Anglican
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil. Because there can never be any truce between the kingdoms of light and darkness ([R…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The fear of the Lord [is] to hate evil All evil in general, evil thoughts, evil words, evil actions, evil company, e…
Presbyterian
Wisdom, here is Christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. It is Christ in the Word, and Christ in the heart; not only Christ r…
