The meaning of “מוֹרָא”
Understanding môwrâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מֹרָא môrâʼ (mo-raw'); or מוֹרָה môwrâh (mo-raw'); (Psalm 9:20), from יָרֵא dread, (that ought to be) fear(-ed), terr...
מוֹרָא
or מֹרָא môrâʼ (mo-raw'); or מוֹרָה môwrâh (mo-raw'); (Psalm 9:20), from יָרֵא dread, (that ought to be) fear(-ed), terribleness, terror. - fear - by implication, a fearful thing or deed 1) fear, reverence, terror 1a) fear, terror 1b) reverence 1c) object of reverence 1d) awe-inspiring spectacle or deed
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 9:2 | “And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.” Word: מוֹרָא (môwrâʼ) | |
| Deuteronomy 26:8 | “And the Lord brought us forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand, and with an outstretched arm, and with great terribleness, and with signs, and with wonders:” Word: מוֹרָא (môwrâʼ) | |
| Psalms 76:11 | “Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.” Word: מוֹרָא (môwrâʼ) | |
| Isaiah 8:13 | “Sanctify the Lord of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.” Word: מוֹרָא (môwrâʼ) | |
| Jeremiah 32:21 | “And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs, and with wonders, and with a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with great terror;” Word: מוֹרָא (môwrâʼ) |
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