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The term "revered" in a biblical context refers to the deep respect, honor, and veneration given to God, His name, His attributes, and His works. It is a recognition of the holiness and majesty of God, and it is an attitude that is expected of believers in their relationship with Him.
Reverence for GodReverence for God is a central theme throughout the Bible. It is an acknowledgment of His supreme authority and divine nature. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often translated as "revered" or "feared" is "yare," which conveys a sense of awe and respect. This reverence is not merely an emotional response but a profound recognition of God's holiness and power.
In
Deuteronomy 10:12, Moses instructs the Israelites: "And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul." Here, reverence is linked with obedience, love, and service, indicating that true reverence for God involves a holistic commitment to His commandments.
Reverence in WorshipReverence is a key component of worship. The Psalms frequently call believers to worship the Lord with reverence.
Psalm 89:7 states, "In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him." This verse highlights the reverence due to God even among the heavenly beings, emphasizing His unparalleled majesty.
The New Testament continues this theme. In
Hebrews 12:28-29, believers are exhorted: "Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. For our God is a consuming fire." This passage underscores the seriousness and solemnity with which worship should be approached, recognizing God's holiness and righteous judgment.
Reverence for God's NameThe reverence for God's name is another important aspect. The third commandment, "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain" (
Exodus 20:7), underscores the sanctity of God's name. In biblical times, names were deeply significant, often reflecting character and identity. Thus, revering God's name is tantamount to revering God Himself.
In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name" (
Matthew 6:9). The term "hallowed" signifies making holy or setting apart, indicating that God's name is to be revered and honored above all.
Reverence in ConductReverence for God is also reflected in the conduct of believers. The Apostle Peter writes, "Live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear" (
1 Peter 1:17). This reverent fear is not a paralyzing dread but a respectful acknowledgment of God's authority and a motivation for holy living.
The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, encourages believers to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling" (
Philippians 2:12). This exhortation is a call to live out one's faith with a deep sense of responsibility and reverence for God, recognizing His work in the believer's life.
Reverence for God's WordThe Bible itself is to be revered as the inspired Word of God.
Psalm 119:161 states, "Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart fears Your word." Here, the psalmist expresses a deep reverence for God's Word, valuing it above all earthly authority and recognizing its divine origin and authority.
In summary, the concept of being "revered" in the Bible is intricately connected to the fear of the Lord, worship, the sanctity of God's name, and the conduct of believers. It is an essential aspect of the believer's relationship with God, reflecting a heart that honors and respects the Creator in all aspects of life.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Revere.
Strong's Hebrew
3372a. yare -- to fear... thing (1), fearfully (1), fearing (5), fears (9), frighten (4), frightened (1),
have...fear (1), made me afraid (1), revere (10),
revered (3), reverence (3
...Library
Letter cxxxv. (AD 412. )
... Letters of St. Augustin Letter CXXXV. (ad 412.). (ad412.) To Bishop Augustin, My
Lord Truly Holy, and Father JustlyRevered, Volusianus Sends Greeting....
Dedication
... Prudent Gentlemen, the Burgomaster, Aldermen, and Sheriffs, who are the very Worthy
Magistrates of the Famous City of Leyden, and our mostRevered Lords and...
Chrysostom in Exile. His Death. AD 404-407.
... 21]. He was buried by the side of Basiliscus in the presence of monks and
nuns. He wasrevered as a saint by the people. Thirty-one...
Letter Xlvii. To Desiderius.
... 2. I offer my congratulations to you and to your holy andrevered sister, [1028]
Serenilla, who, true to her name, [1029] has trodden down the troubled waves...
Letter Xliv. To Theodosius Augustus.
... Behold, I, O most Christian and honoured Emperor, with my fellow-priests [372]
fulfilling towards yourrevered clemency the offices of sincere love, and...
The Historical Situation
... pupils. These scribes were the teachers of Israel, the leaders of the Pharisees,
and the most highlyrevered class in the community....
Conclusion by the Editor. Tokens of Love from Many. Keeps Writing....
... In July, 1885, his aged andrevered mother made him a visit, and remained some time;
it was their last meeting; and now that her gifted son has gone to his...
Eunomius Again Speaks of the Son as Lord and God
... Since, then, he despises therevered Names, by which the power of the more Divine
birth distributes grace to them who come for it in faith, and slights the...
The Life and Passion of Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr.
... his severity gloomy, nor his affability excessive, but a mingled tempering of both;
so that it might be doubted whether he most deserved to berevered or to be...
Excursus on the Present Teaching of the Latin and Greek Churches...
... The Cherubim which overshadowed the mercy-seat, representing the true Cherubim which
stand before God in heaven, the Israelitesrevered and honoured without...
Thesaurus
Revered (7 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Revere. Multi-Version Concordance
Revered (7 Occurrences). Deuteronomy 32:17 They sacrificed
...Golden (86 Occurrences)
... elaborate rituals was connected with the life-size image of the Hathor-cow (Naville,
Deir el Bahari, Part I (1907), 163-67), while the sun wasrevered as the...
Calf (39 Occurrences)
... elaborate rituals was connected with the life-size image of the Hathor-cow (Naville,
Deir el Bahari, Part I (1907), 163-67), while the sun wasrevered as the...
Reverence (42 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) A person entitled to berevered; -- a title applied to priests or other
ministers with the pronouns his or your; sometimes poetically to a father....
Revere (26 Occurrences)
Vowing (4 Occurrences)
... a male, And is vowing, and is sacrificing a marred thing to the Lord, For a great
king 'am' I, said Jehovah of Hosts, And My name 'is'revered among nations!...
Jude (4 Occurrences)
... that Jude addresses Christians among whom James was highly esteemed, or, if no longer
living, among whom his memory was sacredlyrevered, and accordingly it is...
Gershom (16 Occurrences)
... name of Moses (mosheh), causing it to be lead Manasseh, for the purpose, according
to tradition, of disguising the name out of respect for therevered Lawgiver...
Teraphim (14 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Givers of prosperity, idols in human shape, large or small,
analogous to the images of ancestors which wererevered by the Romans....
Tending (11 Occurrences)
... SHEEP TENDING. ten'-ding: The Scriptural allusions to pastoral life and the similes
drawn from that life are the most familiar andrevered in the Bible....
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