How does fear of the lord develop through the rest of Scripture?

The fear of the LORD becomes 'the beginning of wisdom' (Proverbs 9:10) and 'the beginning of knowledge' (Proverbs 1:7), and remains a mark of the early church 'walking in the fear of the Lord' (Acts 9:31).

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Where Does the Bible First Mention Fear of the LORD?

The Bible first mentions fear of the lord in Genesis 20:11, from the original word yirah (יראה). Abraham says, 'the fear of God is not in this place'—the first mention treats the fear of God as the root of moral restraint and right action in a society.

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Reverent fear of God is presented as the foundation of true wisdom and ethics.

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