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Reverence

Holman Bible Dictionary

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Respect or honor paid to a worthy object. In Scripture, reverence is paid: to father and mother (Leviticus 19:3; Hebrews 12:9 ); to God (1Kings 18:3,1 Kings 18:12; Hebrews 12:28 ); to God's sanctuary (Leviticus 19:30; Leviticus 26:2 ); and to God's commandments (Psalm 119:48 ). The failure to revere God (Deuteronomy 32:51 ) and the act of revering other gods (Judges 6:10 ) have dire consequences. Reverence for Christ is expressed in mutual submission within the Christian community (Ephesians 5:21 ). Christian persecution takes on new meaning as suffering becomes an opportunity for revering Christ (1 Peter 3:14-15 ).

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Reverence'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​r/reverence.html. 1991.
 
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