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Proverbs 1:7 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 1:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 1 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. the beginning: or, the principal part”
Proverbs 1:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. This foundational verse establishes the epistemological principle undergirding all biblical wisdom. The Hebrew 'yir'ah' (יִרְאָה) denotes not terror but reverential awe, worship, and submission to God's authority. 'Beginning' (רֵאשִׁית/re'shit) means not merely the starting point chronologically but the chief principle, the foundation upon which all else rests. True knowledge begins with recognizing God's sovereignty and submitting to His revealed truth. The verse contrasts the wise who fear God with 'fools' (אֱוִילִים/evilim) who 'despise' (...
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Cross-References for Proverbs 1:7
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“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
“and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.”
“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”
“but only in revealing his own opinion.”
“ye thoughtless”
“God gave them up to a reprobate mind”
“and didn't choose the fear of Yahweh.”
“but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.”