Strong’s H3374

יִרְאָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

yir'ah

Pronunciation

yee-RAH

Definition

Fear, reverence, awe

Meaning

fear, reverence

Usage

The Hebrew word "yirah" primarily denotes a profound respect or reverence, often in the context of a relationship with God. It encompasses both the fear of God's power and judgment and a reverential awe of His majesty and holiness. In the Old Testament, "yirah" is frequently associated with wisdom and obedience, as the fear of the Lord is considered the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10).

Bible references

Genesis 20:11;Exodus 20:20;Deuteronomy 2:25;2 Samuel 23:3;2 Chronicles 19:9;Nehemiah 5:9;Nehemiah 5:15;Job 6:14;Job 15:4;Job 22:4;Job 28:28;Psalm 2:11;Psalm 5:7;Psalm 19:9;Psalm 34:11;Psalm 55:5;Psalm 90:11;Psalm 111:10;Psalm 119:38;Proverbs 1:7;Proverbs 1:29;Proverbs 2:5;Proverbs 8:13;Proverbs 9:10;Proverbs 10:27