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7 More Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know

DAY 3 OF 7

YIRAH: Which means FEAR

When my wife and I saw this red sky over our backyard in Georgia, we called our girls to see it too because we were in awe. We were in awe of the colors, the shapes, and the God who created this spectacular scene.

The Hebrew word we translate as “awe” is yirah, which also means “respect, reverence, and worship.” Yirah also means “fear.” I grew up thinking to “fear the Lord” meant to be afraid of Him, but as we watched this stunning sunset, I didn't feel fear. I felt awe and reverence. I felt yirah.

Having the type of awe and reverence for God that motivates us to do His will is the beginning of wisdom. Do you fear the Lord today?

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7 More Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know

All of us know that if we knew basic Hebrew, we would have a better understanding of the Bible, right? But who has time to learn Hebrew? In this one-week reading plan, Dave Adamson will teach you seven more key Hebrew words that will transform the way you read and apply scripture. Each day also includes an image that can be shared on social media.

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