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    Dave Purdle on Proverbs 1 - 9 years ago
    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction Prov 1:7 . I think we have to define the word "fear " here. It is the Hebrew word yirah, which means reverence or devotion. I would say it is the type of reverence that a child would show to parents. It is not a fear of hell, punishment or wrath. The fear we should have is a starting point of who He is i.e. He is sovereign, holy, etc : This fear is the starting point of wisdom.
    "Amen!"   Report



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