The fear of God is an attitude to religious practice advocated in many religions, most notably the Abrahamic faiths. Having the 'fear of God' is most often considered to be a positive sign of spiritual well-being. The first mention of the fear of God in the Hebrew Bible is in Genesis where Abraham is commended by God for his devotion by being so willing to serve God that he would sacrifice his son when commanded.

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  • The fear of God is an attitude to religious practice advocated in many religions, most notably the Abrahamic faiths. Having the 'fear of God' is most often considered to be a positive sign of spiritual well-being. The first mention of the fear of God in the Hebrew Bible is in Genesis where Abraham is commended by God for his devotion by being so willing to serve God that he would sacrifice his son when commanded. Many Jews and Christians believe the fear of God to be devotion itself, rather than a sense of being frightened of God. It can also mean fear of God's judgement. The fear of God is described in Proverbs 8:13 as the hatred of evil. Throughout the Bible it is said to bring many rewards. Conversely, not fearing God is said to result in punishment.
  • Gottesfurcht bezeichnet vor allem in den abrahamitischen Religionen den Respekt und die Ehrfurcht vor Gott.
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  • March 2009
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  • The fear of God is an attitude to religious practice advocated in many religions, most notably the Abrahamic faiths. Having the 'fear of God' is most often considered to be a positive sign of spiritual well-being. The first mention of the fear of God in the Hebrew Bible is in Genesis where Abraham is commended by God for his devotion by being so willing to serve God that he would sacrifice his son when commanded.
  • Gottesfurcht bezeichnet vor allem in den abrahamitischen Religionen den Respekt und die Ehrfurcht vor Gott.
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  • Fear of God (religion)
  • Gottesfurcht
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