what is the christian meaning of fear?
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Fear of God refers to fear or a specific sense of respect, awe, and submission to a deity. People subscribing to popular monotheistic religions might fear divine judgment, hell or God's omnipotence.
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Deuteronomy 31:8 “He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” When you're fearing a situation or emotional challenge, really envision God saying this, just to you. He's on your side.
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At the basic level fear guides our fight or flight responses and helps to keep us safe and alive. Fear heightens your senses and awareness; it keeps you alert and helps in better preparation. The negative side of fear is when it holds you back from doing something positive.
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+ Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. + Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear?
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However, to some people, silence can be downright scary. There is term for this phobia: Sedatephobia. The word originates from Greek 'Sedate' meaning 'silent or sleeping or dead' and Phobos meaning the Greek God of fear, or dread or aversion. The phobia was relatively unheard of 50 years ago.
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It is not foolish to fear—it is a matter of survival. Fear may feel negative, because it is an emotion that can be painful. The physical responses we have to objects or situations that we fear are often grouped together and characterized as a “fight or flight” instinct.
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So why do I say that there are more than 365 “Fear nots” in the Bible? “Fear” is spoken of over 500 times in the KJV. Furthermore, in addition to the “Fear nots” many times the Bible teaches us to “Fear God,” which really means reverence God alone and do not fear anyone or anything else.
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According to Merriam-Webster, fear is, “an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger.” Doubt is, “to call into question the truth of: to be uncertain.” It is also to demonstrate a lack of confidence.
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adjective. feeling fear; filled with apprehension: afraid to go.
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Technophobia (from Greek τέχνη technē, "art, skill, craft" and φόβος phobos, "fear") is the fear or dislike of advanced technology or complex devices, especially computers. ... The term is generally used in the sense of an irrational fear, but others contend fears are justified.
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Fear of failing, looking like fools or not being loved for who we are. Fear of reliving something that has been or living something that might come. Fear of not being good enough, smart enough or courageous enough. ... One way to move past your fears is knowing that you're not alone.
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On the surface, love is a positive emotion that fosters a connection between people, whether they are parents, lovers, friends or family of any kind. Fear, on the other hand, does exactly the opposite. When we fear someone or something, we want to do anything other than connect with the feared person or object.
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Words like 'do not be afraid', 'fear not', etc occur over three hundred times in the Bible and arguably 365 times, one for every day of the year. the most common context is when a divine being speaks to a human during a supernatural event (like the appearance and speech of a divine being).
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The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid? When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident.
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: fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign.
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Cynophobia comes from the Greek words that mean “dog” (cyno) and “fear” (phobia). A person who has cynophobia experiences a fear of dogs that's both irrational and persistent. It's more than just feeling uncomfortable with barking or being around dogs.
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Are You? I haven't counted for myself, but I've heard it said, “Fear not,” is in the Bible 365 times. They teach, preach, and beseech us “not to be afraid.”