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Let all the earth fear Yahweh. Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
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The Meaning of "Fear"
Commentators clarify that the call to "fear the Lord" is not about being terrified, but about expressing profound reverence, worship, and adoration. Albert Barnes and John Calvin explain that this awe-filled respect is the core of true worship, an appropriate response to God's majesty.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let all the earth – All the inhabitants of the earth.
Fear the Lord – Worship and adore a Being of so great power. See the note…
19th Century
Baptist
He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses. Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inh…
16th Century
Protestant
Let all the earth fear Jehovah. The Psalmist concludes that there is just reason why the whole world should reverently submit itself to th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let all the earth fear the Lord That is, all the men that dwell upon the face of the earth. As it follows,
Holy joy is the heart and soul of praise, and that is here urged upon the righteous. Thankful praise is the breath and language of holy joy. Religi…
13th Century
Catholic
1. The title is not new. It is to the end. A psalm for David.
In the previous psalm, the psalmist addressed his justification; …
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