Word Research
Word Study: "Fear" (Meaning, Symbolism & End-Time Relevance)
“Fear” is one of the most significant words in Scripture, carrying both a positive and negative meaning. It is tied to reverence for God, the deception of the enemy, and the coming trials of the end times.
The Literal Use of "Fear" in Scripture
๐ Proverbs 9:10 โ “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
๐ Isaiah 41:10 โ “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee.”
๐ Psalm 34:4 โ “I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
๐น Fear of the Lord is a source of wisdom and strength.
๐น Fear can be overcome through faith in God.
๐น Throughout Scripture, fear is both a call to trust in God and a warning against turning away from Him.
๐ฅ Fear can either bring wisdom or destructionโit depends on what we fear.
The Prophetic & Symbolic Use of "Fear"
๐ฅ In prophecy, fear is both a tool of deception and a test of faith in the last days.
๐ Luke 21:26 โ “Menโs hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth.”
๐ Revelation 14:7 โ “Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come.”
๐ 2 Timothy 1:7 โ “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
๐น The worldโs fear leads to panic and destruction.
๐น Holy fear leads to reverence and preparation for Godโs judgment.
๐น The Antichrist system will use fear to control and deceive.
๐ฅ In the last days, fear will separate the faithful from those who fall into deception.
Fear of the Lord vs. Fear of the World
๐ Ecclesiastes 12:13 โ “Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”
๐ Matthew 10:28 โ “Fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”
๐ Hebrews 12:28-29 โ “Let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: For our God is a consuming fire.”
๐น Holy fear leads to obedience, wisdom, and reverence for God.
๐น Fear of man leads to compromise, deception, and destruction.
๐น The choice between these fears will determine where we stand in the end times.
๐ฅ The only fear that leads to life is the fear of the Lord.
Fear in the Last Days โ A Tool of Control & Deception
๐ Revelation 13:16-17 โ “And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark.”
๐ 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 โ “With all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.”
๐ Isaiah 8:12 โ “Neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.”
๐น The Beast system will use fear to enforce control.
๐น Deception will cause people to fear losing their place in the world.
๐น God calls His people not to fear the threats of the enemy but to stand firm.
๐ฅ The spirit of fear is Satanโs weaponโbut faith in God is our defense.
Application: How Do We Overcome Fear?
๐ Joshua 1:9 โ “Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee.”
๐ 1 John 4:18 โ “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.”
๐ Philippians 4:6-7 โ “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
๐น Trust in Godโs presenceโHe is with us in every trial.
๐น Love drives out fearโwhen we know Godโs love, we will not fear the world.
๐น Prayer and faith keep us anchored in the midst of fear.
๐ฅ The answer to fear is not avoidance but faith.
Final Thought: The Fear That Leads to Life
๐ Isaiah 35:4 โ “Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense; he will come and save you.”
๐ฅ Fear will define the final daysโbut the righteous will stand in faith.
๐ Are we fearing the world, or are we fearing God? The choice determines our destiny.
“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?” โ Psalm 27:1
Fear In English
Fear
Fear In Hebrew
ืึดืจึฐืึธื (Yirah) โ Strongโs H3374 โ Reverence, awe, holy fear, respect for God
ืคึทึผืึทื (Pachad) โ Strongโs H6343 โ Terror, dread, overwhelming fear
Fear In Greek
ฯฯฮฒฮฟฯ (Phobos) โ Strongโs G5401 โ Fear, alarm, reverence, or respect
Word Count
The word “Fear” is used a total of 501 times. 385 times in the Old Testament and 116 times in the New Testament.