Fear
noun
An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
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Similar:
terror, fright, fearfulness, horror, alarm, panic, agitation, trepidation, dread, consternation, dismay,
distress, anxiety, worry, angst, unease, uneasiness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, nervousness, nerves, timidity, disquiet, disquietude, discomposure, unrest, perturbation, foreboding, misgiving, doubt, suspicion, the creeps, the willies, the heebie-jeebies, the shakes, the collywobbles, jitteriness, twitchiness, butterflies (in the stomach), funk, blue funk, the (screaming) abdabs, the Joe Blakes, worriment, inquietude, phobia, aversion, antipathy, bugbear, bogey, nightmare, neurosis, complex, mania, abnormal fear, irrational fear, obsessive fear, bête noire, hang-up
Opposite: calmness, confidence
Scripture Study for Fear
Look bellow for Bible references about fear:
Isaiah 41:10:
"Do not be afraid, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10).
Psalm 56:3:
"What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
Matthew 6:33:
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
Philippians 4:6-7:
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Joshua 1:9:
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Psalm 91:4-5:
"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and you will not be afraid of the terrors of the night."
2 Timothy 1:7:
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and self-control."
Romans 8:38-39:
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any power—neither what is high nor what is low nor anything else in all creation—will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Luke 1:30:
"But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.”"
Psalm 34:4:
"I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears."
Psalm 27:1:
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"
Psalm 23:4:
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
Psalm 27:1:
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"
John 14:27:
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid."