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Lexicon :: Strong's H3374 - yir'â

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יִרְאָה
Transliteration
yir'â
Pronunciation
yir-aw'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 907b

Strong’s Definitions

יִרְאָה yirʼâh, yir-aw'; feminine of H3373; fear (also used as infinitive); morally, reverence:—× dreadful, × exceedingly, fear(-fulness).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 45x

The KJV translates Strong's H3374 in the following manner: fear (41x), exceedingly (with H1419) (2x), dreadful (1x), fearfulness (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 45x
The KJV translates Strong's H3374 in the following manner: fear (41x), exceedingly (with H1419) (2x), dreadful (1x), fearfulness (1x).

  1. fear, terror, fearing

    1. fear, terror

    2. awesome or terrifying thing (object causing fear)

    3. fear (of God), respect, reverence, piety

    4. revered

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
יִרְאָה yirʼâh, yir-aw'; feminine of H3373; fear (also used as infinitive); morally, reverence:—× dreadful, × exceedingly, fear(-fulness).
STRONGS H3374: Abbreviations
יִרְאָה noun feminine fear; — יר׳ Ezekiel 30:13 6 times; construct יִרְאַת Genesis 20:11 27 times; suffix יִרְאָתִי Jeremiah 32:40; יִרְאָתוֺ Exodus 20:20; יִרְאָֽתְךָ Job 4:6 3 times; יִרְאָתֶ֑ךָ Psalm 5:8 2 times; —
1. fear, terror Isaiah 7:25; Ezekiel 30:13; גְדוֺלָה י׳ great fear Jonah 1:10,16; || מַּחַד Deuteronomy 2:25; || רעד(הׅ Psalm 2:11; Psalm 55:6.
2. a terror = object of terror, || גֹּבַהּ Ezekiel 1:18 (strike out Co).
3. fear of God, reverence, piety יִרְאַת אֱלֹהִים Genesis 20:11 (E), 2 Samuel 23:3; Nehemiah 5:15; שַׁדַּי יר׳ Job 6:14; אֱלֹהֵינוּ יר׳ Nehemiah 5:9; יהוה יר׳ 2 Chronicles 19:9; Isaiah 11:3; Isaiah 33:6; Psalm 34:12; Proverbs 10:27; Proverbs 14:26,27; Proverbs 15:16; Proverbs 19:23; Proverbs 22:4; Proverbs 23:17; || the knowledge (of God) Proverbs 1:29; Proverbs 2:5; Isaiah 11:2; is the beginning of wisdom Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 9:10, and knowledge Proverbs 1:7; the instruction of wisdom Proverbs 15:33, is to hate evil Proverbs 8:13, and it involves departing from evil Proverbs 16:6; אֲדֹנָי י׳ is wisdom Job 28:28; יִרְאָה is defined by context Job 15:4; with suffixes these are usually object, fear of him Exodus 20:20 (E), of thee Psalm 5:8; Psalm 90:11; Psalm 119:38; Isaiah 63:17, of me Jeremiah 32:40, but subject, thy fear (i.e. thy religion) Job 4:6; Job 22:4.
4. יִרְאַת יהוֺה Psalm 19:10 the fear of י׳ = the law as revered.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

20:11; 20:11

Exodus

20:20; 20:20

Deuteronomy

2:25

2 Samuel

23:3

2 Chronicles

19:9

Nehemiah

5:9; 5:15

Job

4:6; 4:6; 6:14; 15:4; 22:4; 28:28

Psalms

2:11; 5:8; 5:8; 19:10; 34:12; 55:6; 90:11; 111:10; 119:38

Proverbs

1:7; 1:29; 2:5; 8:13; 9:10; 10:27; 14:26; 14:27; 15:16; 15:33; 16:6; 19:23; 22:4; 23:17

Isaiah

7:25; 11:2; 11:3; 33:6; 63:17

Jeremiah

32:40; 32:40

Ezekiel

1:18; 30:13; 30:13

Jonah

1:10; 1:16

H3374

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Strong's Number H3374 matches the Hebrew יִרְאָה (yir'â),
which occurs 42 times in 42 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 20:11 - Abraham replied, “I said to myself, ‘There is surely no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 20:20

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 20:20 - Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 2:25

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 2:25 - This very day I will begin to put the terror and fear of you on all the nations under heaven. They will hear reports of you and will tremble and be in anguish because of you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 23:3 - The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: ‘When one rules over people in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 19:9 - He gave them these orders: “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 5:9 - So I continued, “What you are doing is not right. Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God to avoid the reproach of our Gentile enemies?

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Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 5:15 - But the earlier governors—those preceding me—placed a heavy burden on the people and took forty shekels[fn] of silver from them in addition to food and wine. Their assistants also lorded it over the people. But out of reverence for God I did not act like that.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:6 - Should not your piety be your confidence and your blameless ways your hope?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:14 - “Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 15:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:4 - But you even undermine piety and hinder devotion to God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:4 - “Is it for your piety that he rebukes you and brings charges against you?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 28:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:28 - And he said to the human race, “The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 2:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:11 - Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 5:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:7 - But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:9 - The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:11 - Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 55:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:5 - Fear and trembling have beset me; horror has overwhelmed me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 90:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 90:11 - If only we knew the power of your anger! Your wrath is as great as the fear that is your due.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 111:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:10 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:38

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:38 - Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:7 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools[fn] despise wisdom and instruction.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:29 - since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:5 - then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:13 - To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:10 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:27 - The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:26 - Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:27 - The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:16 - Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:33 - Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:6 - Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:23 - The fear of the LORD leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:4 - Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:17 - Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 7:25

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 7:25 - As for all the hills once cultivated by the hoe, you will no longer go there for fear of the briers and thorns; they will become places where cattle are turned loose and where sheep run.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 11:2 - The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD—

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 11:3 - and he will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears;

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:6 - He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 63:17

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 63:17 - Why, LORD, do you make us wander from your ways and harden our hearts so we do not revere you? Return for the sake of your servants, the tribes that are your inheritance.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 32:40

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 32:40 - I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never stop doing good to them, and I will inspire them to fear me, so that they will never turn away from me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:18 - Their rims were high and awesome, and all four rims were full of eyes all around.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 30:13

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 30:13 - “ ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: “ ‘I will destroy the idols and put an end to the images in Memphis. No longer will there be a prince in Egypt, and I will spread fear throughout the land.
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