Strong’s H3373

יָרֵא

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

yare'

Pronunciation

yah-ray

Definition

Fearful, reverent, afraid

Meaning

fearing, reverent

Usage

The Hebrew word "yare" primarily conveys a sense of fear or reverence. It is often used in the context of fearing God, which encompasses both a sense of awe and respect for His majesty and power, as well as a recognition of His authority and holiness. In some contexts, it can also mean being afraid or fearful in a more general sense.

Bible references

Genesis 22:12;Genesis 32:11;Exodus 18:21;Deuteronomy 7:19;Deuteronomy 20:8;Deuteronomy 25:18;Judges 7:3;Judges 7:10;1 Kings 18:3;Job 1:1;Job 1:8;Job 2:3;Job 4:6;Psalm 15:4;Psalm 22:23;Psalm 22:25;Psalm 25:12;Psalm 25:14;Psalm 31:19;Psalm 33:18;Psalm 34:7;Psalm 34:9;Psalm 60:4;Psalm 61:5;Psalm 66:16