Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  8000 The life of the believer  »  8400 The tasks of the believer  »  8469 respect  »  8470 respect, for God's character

God's revelation of himself calls for deference, honour and a response of right living.

Respect for God's name

Psalm 29:2 See also Exodus 20:7 pp Deuteronomy 5:11; Exodus 23:20-21; Leviticus 18:21; Leviticus 19:12; Leviticus 22:31-33; Leviticus 24:10-16; Psalm 86:9-11; Jeremiah 3:16-17; Malachi 2:1-2

Respect for God's presence

Exodus 3:5-6 See also Exodus 33:19-23; Psalm 89:7; Isaiah 6:1-5; Zephaniah 1:7; Zechariah 2:13

Respect for God's word

Deuteronomy 4:2 See also Deuteronomy 12:32; Joshua 1:7-8; Proverbs 30:5-6; 2 Peter 1:19-21; Revelation 22:18-19

Respect for God's ark and sanctuary

Leviticus 19:30 See also 1 Samuel 6:19-20; 2 Samuel 6:1-7; Ecclesiastes 5:1-2; Habakkuk 2:20; Matthew 21:12-13 pp Mark 11:15-17 pp Luke 19:45-46 pp John 2:13-17; Jeremiah 7:11

Respect for God's servants

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 See also Acts 23:1-5; Exodus 22:28; Acts 28:7-10; Philippians 2:29-30; 1 Timothy 5:17-18; Hebrews 13:7,17

Respect for God leads to godly living

Exodus 20:20 See also 2 Chronicles 6:30-31; Proverbs 16:6; Hebrews 11:7; 1 Peter 1:14-17

See also

1045  God, glory of
1065  God, holiness of
1610  Scripture
5042  name of God, significance
5838  disrespect
5878  honour
8276  humility
8334  reverence & God's nature
8334  reverence & God's nature
8444  honouring God
8453  obedience
8754  fear