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Lexicon :: Strong's H3373 - yārē'

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יָרֵא
Transliteration
yārē'
Pronunciation
yaw-ray'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 907a

Strong’s Definitions

יָרֵא yârêʼ, yaw-ray'; from H3372; fearing; morally, reverent:—afraid, fear (-ful).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 64x

The KJV translates Strong's H3373 in the following manner: fear (59x), afraid (3x), fearful (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 64x
The KJV translates Strong's H3373 in the following manner: fear (59x), afraid (3x), fearful (2x).

  1. fearing, reverent, afraid

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
יָרֵא yârêʼ, yaw-ray'; from H3372; fearing; morally, reverent:—afraid, fear (-ful).
STRONGS H3373: Abbreviations
Participle יָרֵא Genesis 32:12 +15 times; construct יְרֵא Genesis 22:12 + 10 times; plural יְרֵאִים Jeremiah 42:11 +6 times; construct יִרְאֵי Exodus 18:21 + 12 times; feminine construct יִרְאַת Proverbs 31:30; —
1. fear, be afraid (not in P):
a. ... Deuteronomy 20:8; ... Judges 7:3; ... Proverbs 14:16
b. with accusative of thing or person  ... Daniel 1:10; ... Jonah 1:16
c. with מִן be afraid of, ... Jeremiah 42:11 ... Deuteronomy 7:19; ... Jeremiah 42:11 (twice in verse)
d. see H3372
e. with פֶּן fear lest  ... Genesis 32:12 [Genesis 32:11] (J).
2. stand in awe of ... Ecclesiastes 8:13.
3. ... commandment Proverbs 13:13
a. see H3372
b. with accusative (ה)אלהים Genesis 22:12; ... Exodus 18:21 (E), Deuteronomy 25:18; ... Psalm 66:16; Job 1:1, ... Job 1:9; Job 2:3; ... Ecclesiastes 7:18; ... 1 Kings 18:3 ... Isaiah 50:10; ... Jeremiah 26:19; ... Jonah 1:9; ... Psalm 15:4; Psalm 22:24 [Psalm 22:23]; Psalm 25:12; Psalm 34:10; ... Psalm 115:11; Psalm 115:13; Psalm 118:4; Psalm 128:1; Psalm 128:4; Psalm 135:20; ... Proverbs 14:2; ... Proverbs 31:30; ... Psalm 22:26 [Psalm 22:25]; Psalm 25:14; Psalm 31:20 [Psalm 31:19]; Psalm 33:18; Psalm 34:8 [Psalm 34:7]; Psalm 34:10 [Psalm 34:9]; Psalm 60:6 [Psalm 60:4]; ... Psalm 85:10 [Psalm 85:9]; Psalm 103:11; Psalm 103:13; Psalm 103:17; Psalm 111:5; ... Psalm 119:74; Psalm 119:79; Psalm 145:19; Psalm 147:11; ... Malachi 3:20 [Malachi 4:2]; Psalm 61:6 [Psalm 61:5]

This is a portion of the full BDB entry H3372.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc.
All rights reserved. Used by permission. BibleSoft.com

BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

22:12; 22:12; 32:11; 32:12

Exodus

18:21; 18:21

Deuteronomy

7:19; 20:8; 25:18

Judges

7:3

1 Kings

18:3

Job

1:1; 1:9; 2:3

Psalms

15:4; 22:23; 22:25; 25:12; 25:14; 31:19; 33:18; 34:7; 34:9; 34:10; 60:4; 61:5; 66:16; 85:9; 103:11; 103:13; 103:17; 111:5; 115:11; 115:13; 118:4; 119:74; 119:79; 128:1; 128:4; 135:20; 145:19; 147:11

Proverbs

13:13; 14:2; 14:16; 31:30; 31:30

Ecclesiastes

7:18; 8:13

Isaiah

50:10

Jeremiah

26:19; 42:11; 42:11; 42:11

Daniel

1:10

Jonah

1:9; 1:16

Malachi

4:2

H3373

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H3373 matches the Hebrew יָרֵא (yārē'),
which occurs 54 times in 54 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 1 / 2 (Gen 22:12–Dan 1:10)

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 22:12

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 22:12 - “Don’t lay a hand on the boy!” the angel said. “Do not hurt him in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only son.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 32:11 - O LORD, please rescue me from the hand of my brother, Esau. I am afraid that he is coming to attack me, along with my wives and children.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 18:21

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 18:21 - But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 7:19

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 7:19 - Remember the great terrors the LORD your God sent against them. You saw it all with your own eyes! And remember the miraculous signs and wonders, and the strong hand and powerful arm with which he brought you out of Egypt. The LORD your God will use this same power against all the people you fear.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 20:8

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 20:8 - “Then the officers will also say, ‘Is anyone here afraid or worried? If you are, you may go home before you frighten anyone else.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 25:18

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 25:18 - They attacked you when you were exhausted and weary, and they struck down those who were straggling behind. They had no fear of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 7:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 7:3 - Therefore, tell the people, ‘Whoever is timid or afraid may leave this mountain[fn] and go home.’” So 22,000 of them went home, leaving only 10,000 who were willing to fight.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 7:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 7:10 - But if you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp with your servant Purah.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 18:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 18:3 - So Ahab summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. (Obadiah was a devoted follower of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 1:1

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 1:1 - There once was a man named Job who lived in the land of Uz. He was blameless—a man of complete integrity. He feared God and stayed away from evil.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 1:8 - Then the LORD asked Satan, “Have you noticed my servant Job? He is the finest man in all the earth. He is blameless—a man of complete integrity. He fears God and stays away from evil.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 2:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 2:3 - Then the LORD asked Satan, “Have you noticed my servant Job? He is the finest man in all the earth. He is blameless—a man of complete integrity. He fears God and stays away from evil. And he has maintained his integrity, even though you urged me to harm him without cause.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 15:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 15:4 - Those who despise flagrant sinners,
and honor the faithful followers of the LORD,
and keep their promises even when it hurts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:23 - Praise the LORD, all you who fear him!
Honor him, all you descendants of Jacob!
Show him reverence, all you descendants of Israel!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:25 - I will praise you in the great assembly.
I will fulfill my vows in the presence of those who worship you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:12 - Who are those who fear the LORD?
He will show them the path they should choose.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:14 - The LORD is a friend to those who fear him.
He teaches them his covenant.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:19 - How great is the goodness
you have stored up for those who fear you.
You lavish it on those who come to you for protection,
blessing them before the watching world.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:18 - But the LORD watches over those who fear him,
those who rely on his unfailing love.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:7 - For the angel of the LORD is a guard;
he surrounds and defends all who fear him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:9 - Fear the LORD, you his godly people,
for those who fear him will have all they need.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 60:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 60:4 - But you have raised a banner for those who fear you—
a rallying point in the face of attack.
Interlude

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 61:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:5 - For you have heard my vows, O God.
You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 66:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:16 - Come and listen, all you who fear God,
and I will tell you what he did for me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 85:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 85:9 - Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him,
so our land will be filled with his glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 103:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 103:11 - For his unfailing love toward those who fear him
is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 103:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 103:13 - The LORD is like a father to his children,
tender and compassionate to those who fear him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 103:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 103:17 - But the love of the LORD remains forever
with those who fear him.
His salvation extends to the children’s children

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 111:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:5 - He gives food to those who fear him;
he always remembers his covenant.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 115:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 115:11 - All you who fear the LORD, trust the LORD!
He is your helper and your shield.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 115:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 115:13 - He will bless those who fear the LORD,
both great and lowly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 118:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:4 - Let all who fear the LORD repeat:
“His faithful love endures forever.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:74

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:74 - May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy,
for I have put my hope in your word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:79

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:79 - Let me be united with all who fear you,
with those who know your laws.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 128:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 128:1 - A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.

How joyful are those who fear the LORD—
all who follow his ways!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 128:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 128:4 - That is the LORD’s blessing
for those who fear him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 135:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 135:20 - O Levites, praise the LORD!
All you who fear the LORD, praise the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 145:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:19 - He grants the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cries for help and rescues them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:11 - No, the LORD’s delight is in those who fear him,
those who put their hope in his unfailing love.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:13 - People who despise advice are asking for trouble;
those who respect a command will succeed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:2 - Those who follow the right path fear the LORD;
those who take the wrong path despise him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:16 - The wise are cautious[fn] and avoid danger;
fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 31:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:30 - Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last;
but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 7:18

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:18 - Pay attention to these instructions, for anyone who fears God will avoid both extremes.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 8:13

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:13 - The wicked will not prosper, for they do not fear God. Their days will never grow long like the evening shadows.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 29:13

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 29:13 - And so the Lord says,
“These people say they are mine.
They honor me with their lips,
but their hearts are far from me.
And their worship of me
is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 50:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 50:10 - Who among you fears the LORD
and obeys his servant?
If you are walking in darkness,
without a ray of light,
trust in the LORD
and rely on your God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 26:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 26:19 - But did King Hezekiah and the people kill him for saying this? No, they turned from their sins and worshiped the LORD. They begged him for mercy. Then the LORD changed his mind about the terrible disaster he had pronounced against them. So we are about to do ourselves great harm.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 42:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 42:11 - Do not fear the king of Babylon anymore,’ says the LORD. ‘For I am with you and will save you and rescue you from his power.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 1:10

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 1:10 - But he responded, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who has ordered that you eat this food and wine. If you become pale and thin compared to the other youths your age, I am afraid the king will have me beheaded.”

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