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Isaiah 26:3,4
Thou wilt keephim in perfect peace,whose mindis stayedon thee: because he trusteth in thee…

Leviticus 10:3
Then Moses said unto Aaron, Thisis it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.

Numbers 20:12,13
And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them…

and let him

Genesis 31:52
This heapbe witness, andthis pillarbe witness, that I will not pass over this heap to thee, and that thou shalt not pass over this heap and this pillar unto me, for harm.

Psalm 76:7
Thou,even thou,art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?

Malachi 2:5
My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to himfor the fear wherewith he feared me, and was afraid before my name.

Only He should be feared;
The fear of the LORD is a common biblical motif, signifying reverence, awe, and respect for God's power and authority. In the historical context of Isaiah, the people of Judah were tempted to fear the surrounding nations and their threats. This phrase redirects their fear from human adversaries to God Himself, who is ultimately in control. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10), and it is this fear that leads to obedience and trust in God's plans. This fear is not about terror but about recognizing God's rightful place as the sovereign ruler.

only He should be dreaded.
The term "dreaded" here reinforces the idea of reverence and awe, but with an added intensity. It suggests a deep respect for God's power and judgment. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, where fear of gods and kings was common, this phrase sets the God of Israel apart as the only one worthy of such dread. This is a call to prioritize God's authority over any earthly power or threat. The concept of dreading God alone is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus teaches not to fear those who can kill the body but to fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Matthew 10:28). This underscores the ultimate authority and power of God over all creation.

– The title “LORD of Hosts” presents God as Commander of every angelic and earthly army. His resources are limitless, His authority unmatched.

– When David stood before Goliath he declared, “I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts” (1 Samuel 17:45), a reminder that every battle ultimately belongs to God.

– The seraphim cry, “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts” (Isaiah 6:3), underscoring that the One who commands the armies of heaven is also perfectly pure.

–Psalm 24:10 calls Him “the King of glory,” inviting us to lift our eyes above human threats to the sovereign King who reigns over all.

– To “regard as holy” means to set God apart in our thoughts, affections, and priorities.

•Leviticus 10:3 records God’s own words: “I will show My holiness to those who are near Me.”

• Jesus teaches us to pray, “Hallowed be Your name” (Matthew 6:9).

• Peter urges believers, “In your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord” (1 Peter 3:15).

– Isaiah’s original audience faced political panic (Isaiah 8:12), yet God calls them—and us—to focus first on His holiness, not on the headlines.

– When God is revered as uniquely holy, lesser “gods” lose their grip on our hearts.

– Scripture never forbids fear; it redirects it.

• “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7).

• Jesus says, “Do not fear those who kill the body… fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28).

– God-centered fear produces:

• Humble reverence—recognizing His majesty.

• Steadfast courage—because if God is for us, no opponent ultimately matters (Psalm 27:1).

• Moral seriousness—knowing we answer to Him, not to shifting cultural standards.

– Fearing God liberates us from fearing people, circumstances, or the future.

– “Dread” intensifies the idea of fear: an awareness that God’s power is not just theoretical; it will act in judgment or protection.

• “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God” (Hebrews 10:31).

•Deuteronomy 10:17 describes Him as “God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God.”

– For the rebellious, this dread is a warning—no one can oppose Him and win.

– For the faithful, it deepens awe: the same God who could rightly crush us has pledged Himself to us through covenant love.

– Isaiah contrasts worldly dread (v. 12) with holy dread (v. 13). We choose which will rule our hearts.

Isaiah 8:13 calls God’s people to lift their gaze from earth’s alarms to heaven’s throne. Because the LORD of Hosts is incomparably holy, He alone deserves our fear and dread. When we revere Him above all, we are freed from every lesser fear and anchored in confident obedience, knowing the Commander of all armies stands with us.