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‘Afraid’ in the Bible – All 198 Bible verses / Bible passages

Here you will find all biblical passages where / in which the word (or term) ‘Afraid’ occurs and how often this word occurs per biblical book. We searched the New and Old Testaments to find all the verses and occurrences of the Word. his article is part of our small concordance.

The term ‘Afraid’ occurs 198 times in the Bible. Below you will find all matching biblical passages divided according to the corresponding book.

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Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Genesis

Genesis 3:10 And he said, “I heard your voice in Paradise, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and so I hid myself.”Genesis 3:10

Genesis 15:1 And so, these things having been transacted, the word of the Lord came to Abram by a vision, saying: “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your protector, and your reward is exceedingly great.”Genesis 15:1

Genesis 18:15 Sarah denied it, saying, “I did not laugh.” For she was terribly afraid. But the Lord said, “It is not so; for you did laugh.”Genesis 18:15

Genesis 19:30 And Lot ascended from Zoar, and he stayed on the mountain, and likewise his two daughters with him, (for he was afraid to stay in Zoar) and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters with him.Genesis 19:30

Genesis 20:8 And immediately Abimelech, rising up in the night, called all his servants. And he spoke all these words in their hearing, and all the men were very afraid.Genesis 20:8

Genesis 21:17 But God heard the voice of the boy. And an Angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, saying: “What are you doing, Hagar? Do not be afraid. For God has heeded the voice of the boy, from the place where he is.Genesis 21:17

Genesis 26:7 And when he was questioned by the men of that place about his wife, he answered, “She is my sister.” For he was afraid to confess her to be his mate, thinking that perhaps they would put him to death because of her beauty.Genesis 26:7

Genesis 26:9 And summoning him, he said: “It is clear that she is your wife. Why did you falsely claim her to be your sister?” He answered, “I was afraid, lest I might die because of her.”Genesis 26:9

Genesis 26:24 where the Lord appeared to him on the same night, saying: “I am the God of Abraham your father. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you, and I will multiply your offspring because of my servant Abraham.”Genesis 26:24

Genesis 27:12 If my father should lay hands on me and perceive it, I am afraid lest he think me willing to mock him, and I will bring a curse upon myself, instead of a blessing.”Genesis 27:12

Genesis 32:7 Jacob was very afraid. And in his terror, he divided the people who were with him, likewise the flocks, and the sheep, and the oxen, and the camels, into two companies,Genesis 32:7

Genesis 32:11 Rescue me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am very afraid of him, lest perhaps he may come and strike down the mother with the sons.Genesis 32:11

Genesis 35:17 because it was a difficult birth, she began to be in danger. And the midwife said to her, “Do not be afraid, for you will have this son also.”Genesis 35:17

Genesis 38:11 Because of this matter, Judah said to his daughter-in-law Tamar, “Be a widow in your father’s house, until my son Shelah grows up.” For he was afraid, lest he also might die, just as his brothers did. She went away, and she lived in her father’s house.Genesis 38:11

Genesis 43:23 But he responded: “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid. Your God, and the God of your father, has given you the treasure in your sacks. As for the money that you gave to me, I held it as a test.” And he led Simeon out to them.Genesis 43:23

Genesis 45:5 Do not be afraid, and let it not seem to you to be a hardship that you sold me into these regions. For God sent me before you into Egypt for your salvation.Genesis 45:5

Genesis 46:3 God said to him: “I am the most strong God of your father. Do not be afraid. Descend into Egypt, for there I will make of you a great nation.Genesis 46:3

Genesis 50:15 Now that he was dead, his brothers were afraid, and they said to one another: “Perhaps now he may remember the injury that he suffered and requite us for all the evil that we did to him.”Genesis 50:15

Genesis 50:19 And he answered them: “Do not be afraid. Are we able to resist the will of God?Genesis 50:19

Genesis 50:21 Do not be afraid. I will pasture you and your little ones.” And he consoled them, and he spoke mildly and leniently.Genesis 50:21

Number of the word / term Afraid in Genesis: 20

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Exodus

Exodus 2:14 But he responded: “Who appointed you as leader and judge over us? Do you want to kill me, just as yesterday you killed the Egyptian?” Moses was afraid, and he said, “How has this word become known?”Exodus 2:14

Exodus 14:10 And when Pharaoh had drawn near, the sons of Israel, lifting up their eyes, saw the Egyptians behind them. And they were very afraid. And they cried out to the Lord.Exodus 14:10

Exodus 14:13 And Moses said to the people: “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and see the great wonders of the Lord, which he will do today. For the Egyptians, whom you now see, will never again be seen, forever.Exodus 14:13

Exodus 20:20 And Moses said to the people: “Do not be afraid. For God came in order to test you, and so that the dread of him might be with you, and you would not sin.”Exodus 20:20

Exodus 34:30 Then Aaron and the sons of Israel, seeing that the face of Moses was radiant, were afraid to approach close by.Exodus 34:30

Number of the word / term Afraid in Exodus: 5

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Numbers

Numbers 12:8 For I speak with him mouth to mouth, and plainly. And not through enigmas and figures does he perceive the Lord. Therefore, why were you not afraid to disparage my servant Moses?”Numbers 12:8

Numbers 14:9 Do not choose to be rebellious against the Lord. And do not fear the people of this land, for, like bread, so are we able to devour them. All protection has withdrawn from them. The Lord is with us. Do not be afraid.”Numbers 14:9

Numbers 21:34 And the Lord said to Moses: “Do not be afraid of him. For I have delivered him, and all his people, as well as his land, into your hand. And you shall do to him just as you did to Sihon, the king of the Amorites, the inhabitant of Heshbon.”Numbers 21:34

Number of the word / term Afraid in Numbers: 3

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 1:21 Gaze upon the land that the Lord your God gives to you. Ascend and possess it, just as the Lord our God has spoken to your fathers. Do not be afraid, and do not become terrified by anything.’Deuteronomy 1:21

Deuteronomy 2:25 Today I will begin to send the terror and dread of you among the peoples who are living under all of heaven, so that, when they hear your name, they may be afraid, and may tremble in the manner of a woman giving birth, and may be gripped by anguish.’Deuteronomy 2:25

Deuteronomy 5:5 I was the mediator, for I was in the middle between the Lord and you, at that time, to announce his words to you. For you were afraid of the fire, and so you did not ascend to the mountain. And he said:Deuteronomy 5:5

Deuteronomy 13:11 So may all of Israel, upon hearing this, be afraid, so that nothing like this will ever be done again.Deuteronomy 13:11

Deuteronomy 17:13 And when the people hear about this, they shall be afraid, so that no one, from that time on, will swell with pride.Deuteronomy 17:13

Deuteronomy 19:20 Then the others, upon hearing this, will be afraid, and they will by no means dare to do such things.Deuteronomy 19:20

Deuteronomy 21:21 Then the people of the city shall stone him to death. And he shall die, so that you may take away the evil from your midst. And so may all of Israel, upon hearing it, be very afraid.Deuteronomy 21:21

Deuteronomy 28:66 And your life will be as if it were hanging before you. You will be afraid night and day, and you will not have confidence in your own life.Deuteronomy 28:66

Deuteronomy 31:6 Act manfully and be strengthened. Do not be afraid, and do not dread at the sight of them. For the Lord your God himself is your commander, and he will neither dismiss nor abandon you.”Deuteronomy 31:6

Deuteronomy 31:8 And the Lord, who is your commander, will himself be with you. He will neither renounce nor abandon you. Do not be afraid, and do not dread.”Deuteronomy 31:8

Number of the word / term Afraid in Deuteronomy: 10

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Joshua

Joshua 2:11 And upon hearing these things, we were very afraid, and our heart languished. Neither did there remain in us any spirit at your arrival. For the Lord your God is the very God in heaven above and on earth below.Joshua 2:11

Joshua 8:15 Yet truly, Joshua, and all of Israel, withdrew from the place, pretending to be afraid, and fleeing along the way of the wilderness.Joshua 8:15

Joshua 9:24 And they responded: “It was reported to us, your servants, that the Lord your God had promised his servant Moses that he would give you the entire land, and that he would destroy all its inhabitants. Therefore, we were very afraid, and we made a provision for our lives, compelled by the dread of you, and we undertook this counsel.Joshua 9:24

Joshua 10:2 he was very afraid. For Gibeon was a great city, and was one of the royal cities, and was greater than the town of Ai, and all its warriors were very strong.Joshua 10:2

Joshua 10:25 he spoke to them again: “Do not be afraid, and do not dread. Be strengthened and be steadfast. For so will the Lord do to all your enemies, against whom you fight.”Joshua 10:25

Number of the word / term Afraid in Joshua: 5

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Judges

Judges 4:18 Therefore, Jael went out to meet Sisera, and she said to him: “Enter to me, my lord. Enter, you should not be afraid.” And he entered her tent, and having been covered by her with a cloak,Judges 4:18

Judges 6:23 And the Lord said to him: “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid; you shall not die.”Judges 6:23

Judges 8:20 And he said to Jether, his firstborn son, “Rise up, and put them to death.” But he did not draw his sword. For he was afraid, being still a boy.Judges 8:20

Number of the word / term Afraid in Judges: 3

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Ruth

Ruth 3:11 Therefore, do not be afraid, but whatever you decide about me, I will accomplish for you. For all the people, who dwell within the gates of my city, know that you are a virtuous woman.Ruth 3:11

Number of the word / term Afraid in Ruth: 1

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book 1 Samuel

1 Samuel 3:15 Then Samuel slept until morning, and he opened the doors of the house of the Lord. And Samuel was afraid to tell the vision to Eli.1 Samuel 3:15

1 Samuel 4:7 And the Philistines were afraid, saying, “God has entered into the camp.” And they groaned, saying:1 Samuel 4:7

1 Samuel 4:20 Then, when she was near death, those who were standing around her said to her, “You should not be afraid, for you have given birth to a son.” But she did not respond to them, and she did not notice them.1 Samuel 4:20

1 Samuel 7:7 And the Philistines heard that the sons of Israel had gathered together at Mizpah. And the princes of the Philistines ascended against Israel. And when the sons of Israel had heard this, they were afraid before the face of the Philistines.1 Samuel 7:7

1 Samuel 12:20 Then Samuel said to the people: “Do not be afraid. You have done all this evil. Yet truly, do not choose to withdraw from the back of the Lord. Instead, serve the Lord with all your heart.1 Samuel 12:20

1 Samuel 14:26 And so the people entered the forest, and there appeared flowing honey, but no one drew his hand near his mouth. For the people were afraid of the oath.1 Samuel 14:26

1 Samuel 17:11 And Saul and all the Israelites, hearing these words of the Philistine in this manner, were stupefied and exceedingly afraid.1 Samuel 17:11

1 Samuel 21:12 Then David took these words to his heart, and he became exceedingly afraid before the face of Achish, the king of Gath.1 Samuel 21:12

1 Samuel 22:23 You should remain with me. Do not be afraid. For he who seeks my life, seeks your life also, but with me you shall be saved.”1 Samuel 22:23

1 Samuel 23:17 “Do not be afraid. For the hand of my father, Saul, will not find you. And you shall reign over Israel. And I will be second to you. And even my father knows this.”1 Samuel 23:17

1 Samuel 28:5 And Saul saw the camp of the Philistines, and he was afraid, and his heart was exceedingly terrified.1 Samuel 28:5

1 Samuel 28:13 And the king said to her: “Do not be afraid. What have you seen?” And the woman said to Saul, “I saw gods ascending from the earth.”1 Samuel 28:13

Number of the word / term Afraid in 1 Samuel: 12

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book 2 Samuel

2 Samuel 1:14 And David said to him, “Why were you not afraid to put forth your hand, so that you would kill the Christ of the Lord?”2 Samuel 1:14

2 Samuel 9:7 And David said to him: “Do not be afraid. For I will certainly show mercy to you because of your father Jonathan. And I will restore to you all the fields of your father Saul. And you shall eat bread at my table always.”2 Samuel 9:7

2 Samuel 10:19 Then all the kings who were in the reinforcements of Hadadezer, seeing themselves to be defeated by Israel, were very afraid and they fled: fifty-eight thousand men before Israel. And they made peace with Israel, and they served them. And the Syrians were afraid to offer assistance to the sons of Ammon anymore.2 Samuel 10:19

2 Samuel 12:18 Then, on the seventh day, it happened that the infant died. And the servants of David were afraid to report to him that the little one had died. For they said: “Behold, when the child was still alive, we were speaking to him, but he would not listen to our voice. How much more will he afflict himself, if we tell him that the boy is dead?”2 Samuel 12:18

2 Samuel 13:28 Then Absalom commanded his servants, saying: “Observe when Amnon will have become drunk with wine. And when I say to you, ‘Strike and kill him!’ do not be afraid. For it is I who commands you. Be strong and valiant men.”2 Samuel 13:28

Number of the word / term Afraid in 2 Samuel: 5

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book 1 Kings

1 Kings 17:13 And Elijah said to her: “Do not be afraid. But go and do as you have said. Yet truly, first make for me, from the same flour, a little bread baked under ashes, and bring it to me. Then afterward, make some for yourself and for your son.1 Kings 17:13

1 Kings 19:3 Therefore, Elijah was afraid. And rising up, he went away to wherever his will would carry him. And he arrived in Beersheba of Judah. And he dismissed his servant there.1 Kings 19:3

Number of the word / term Afraid in 1 Kings: 2

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book 2 Kings

2 Kings 6:16 But he responded: “Do not be afraid. For there are more with us than with them.”2 Kings 6:16

2 Kings 10:4 But they were vehemently afraid, and they said: “Behold, two kings were not able to stand before him. So how will we be able to withstand him?”2 Kings 10:4

2 Kings 19:6 And Isaiah said to them: “So shall you say to your lord. Thus says the Lord: Do not be afraid before the face of the words that you have heard, by which the servants of the king of the Assyrians have blasphemed me.2 Kings 19:6

2 Kings 25:24 And Gedaliah swore to them and to their companions, saying: “Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Remain in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.”2 Kings 25:24

Number of the word / term Afraid in 2 Kings: 4

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book 1 Chronicles

1 Chronicles 28:20 David also said to his son Solomon: “Act manfully, and be strengthened, and carry it out. You should not be afraid, and you should not be dismayed. For the Lord my God will be with you, and he will not send you away, nor will he abandon you, until you have perfected the entire work of the ministry of the house of the Lord.1 Chronicles 28:20

Number of the word / term Afraid in 1 Chronicles: 1

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book 2 Chronicles

2 Chronicles 20:15 And he said: “Pay attention, all of Judah, and you who live in Jerusalem, and you, king Jehoshaphat. Thus says the Lord to you: Do not be afraid. Neither should you be dismayed by this multitude. For the fight is not yours, but God’s.2 Chronicles 20:15

2 Chronicles 20:17 It will not be you who will fight. Instead, only stand with confidence, and you will see the help of the Lord over you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid. Neither should you be dismayed. Tomorrow you shall go forth against them, and the Lord will be with you.”2 Chronicles 20:17

2 Chronicles 32:7 “Act manfully and be strengthened. Do not be afraid. Neither should you dread the king of the Assyrians and the entire multitude that is with him. For many more are with us than with him.2 Chronicles 32:7

Number of the word / term Afraid in 2 Chronicles: 3

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Nehemiah

Nehemiah 4:14 And I gazed around, and I rose up. And I said to the nobles, and to the magistrates, and to the rest of the common people: “Do not be afraid before their face. Remember the great and terrible Lord, and fight on behalf of your brothers, your sons and your daughters, and your wives and your households.”Nehemiah 4:14

Nehemiah 6:13 For he had accepted money, so that I would be afraid, and would sin, and so that they would have some evil with which to rebuke me.Nehemiah 6:13

Nehemiah 6:14 Remember me, O Lord, because of Tobiah and Sanballat, because of their works of this kind. Then, too, Noadiah, a prophetess, and the rest of the prophets, would have made me afraid.Nehemiah 6:14

Nehemiah 6:16 Then it happened that, when all our enemies had heard of it, all the nations that were around us were afraid, and they were downcast within themselves. For they knew that this work had been accomplished by God.Nehemiah 6:16

Nehemiah 6:19 Moreover, they praised him before me, and they reported my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters, so that he might make me afraid.Nehemiah 6:19

Number of the word / term Afraid in Nehemiah: 5

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Job

Job 6:21 Now you have arrived, and merely by seeing my affliction, you are afraid.Job 6:21

Job 11:19 You will rest, and there will be nothing to make you afraid, and many will make requests before your face.Job 11:19

Job 21:6 As for me, when I think it over, I am afraid, and trembling convulses my body.Job 21:6

Job 22:4 Will he reprove you and take you to judgment for being afraid,Job 22:4

Job 32:6 And so Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite responded by saying: I am younger in years, and you are more ancient; therefore, I kept my head low, for I was afraid to reveal to you my opinion.Job 32:6

Job 41:25 When he will be raised up, the angels will be afraid, and, because they are terrified, they will purify themselves.Job 41:25

Number of the word / term Afraid in Job: 6

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Psalm

Psalm 46:2 Because of this, we will not be afraid when the earth will be turbulent and the mountains will be transferred into the heart of the sea.Psalm 46:2

Psalm 49:16 Do not be afraid, when a man will have been made rich, and when the glory of his house will have been multiplied.Psalm 49:16

Psalm 52:6 The just will see and be afraid, and they will laugh over him, and say:Psalm 52:6

Psalm 56:4 From the height of the day, I will be afraid. But truly, I will hope in you.Psalm 56:4

Psalm 64:5 They will suddenly shoot arrows at him, and they will not be afraid. They are resolute in their wicked talk. They have discussed hidden snares. They have said, “Who will see them?”Psalm 64:5

Psalm 64:9 and every man was afraid. And they announced the works of God, and they understood his acts.Psalm 64:9

Psalm 65:8 and those who dwell at the limits will be afraid, before your signs. You will make the passing of morning and evening enjoyable.Psalm 65:8

Psalm 77:16 The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you, and they were afraid, and the depths were stirred up.Psalm 77:16

Psalm 91:5 His truth will surround you with a shield. You will not be afraid: before the terror of the night,Psalm 91:5

Psalm 119:120 Pierce my flesh with your fear, for I am afraid of your judgments.Psalm 119:120

Number of the word / term Afraid in Psalm: 10

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Isaiah

Isaiah 7:4 And you shall say to him: “See to it that you are silent. Do not be afraid. And have no dread in your heart over the two tails of these firebrands, nearly extinguished, which are the wrath of the fury of Rezin, king of Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.”Isaiah 7:4

Isaiah 10:24 For this reason, the Lord, the God of hosts, says this: “My people, who inhabit Zion: do not be afraid of Assur. He will strike you with his rod, and he will lift up his staff over you, on the way of Egypt.Isaiah 10:24

Isaiah 12:2 Behold, God is my savior, I will act faithfully, and I will not be afraid. For the Lord is my strength and my praise, and he has become my salvation.”Isaiah 12:2

Isaiah 20:5 And they will be afraid and confounded over Ethiopia, their hope, and Egypt, their glory.Isaiah 20:5

Isaiah 31:4 For the Lord says this to me: In the same way that a lion roars, and a young lion is over his prey, and though a multitude of shepherds may meet him, he will not dread their voice, nor be afraid of their number, so will the Lord of hosts descend in order to battle upon mount Zion and upon its hill.Isaiah 31:4

Isaiah 37:6 And Isaiah said to them: “You shall say this to your lord: Thus says the Lord: Do not be afraid to face the words that you have heard, by which the servants of the king of the Assyrians blasphemed me.Isaiah 37:6

Isaiah 40:9 You who evangelize Zion, climb a high mountain! You who evangelize Jerusalem, lift up your voice with strength! Lift it up! Do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah: “Behold, your God!”Isaiah 40:9

Isaiah 41:5 The islands saw it and were afraid. The ends of the earth were stupefied. They drew near and arrived.Isaiah 41:5

Isaiah 41:10 Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not turn away, for I am your God. I have strengthened you, and I have assisted you, and the right hand of my just one has upheld you.Isaiah 41:10

Isaiah 41:13 For I am the Lord your God. I take you by your hand, and I say to you: Do not be afraid. I have helped you.Isaiah 41:13

Isaiah 43:1 And now thus says the Lord who created you, O Jacob, and who formed you, O Israel: Do not be afraid. For I have redeemed you, and I have called you by your name. You are mine.Isaiah 43:1

Isaiah 44:2 Thus says the Lord, who made and formed you, your Helper from the womb: Do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant and my most righteous, whom I have chosen.Isaiah 44:2

Isaiah 44:8 Do not be afraid, and do not be disturbed. From the time when I caused you to listen, I also announced it. You are my witnesses. Is there another God beside me, also a Maker, whom I have not known?Isaiah 44:8

Isaiah 51:7 Listen to me, you who know what is just, my people who have my law in their heart. Do not be afraid of disgrace among men, and do not dread their blasphemies.Isaiah 51:7

Isaiah 51:12 It is I, I myself, who will console you. Who are you that you would be afraid of a mortal man, and of a son of man, who will wither like the grass?Isaiah 51:12

Isaiah 54:4 Do not be afraid! For you will not be confounded, and you will not blush. And you will not be put to shame, because you shall forget the confusion of your youth, and you shall no longer remember the disgrace of your widowhood.Isaiah 54:4

Isaiah 54:14 And you will be founded in justice. Depart far from oppression, for you will not be afraid. And depart from terror, for it will not approach you.Isaiah 54:14

Isaiah 57:11 For whose sake have you been anxiously afraid, so that you would lie and not be mindful of me, nor consider me in your heart? For I am silent, and I am like someone who does not see, and so you have forgotten me.Isaiah 57:11

Number of the word / term Afraid in Isaiah: 18

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Jeremiah

Jeremiah 1:8 You should not be afraid before their face. For I am with you, so that I may deliver you,” says the Lord.Jeremiah 1:8

Jeremiah 3:8 that because the apostate Israel had committed adultery, I had dismissed her and had given her a bill of divorce. Yet her deceitful sister Judah was not afraid. But she, too, went and committed fornication herself.Jeremiah 3:8

Jeremiah 26:21 And king Jehoiakim, with all his warriors and leaders, heard these words. And so the king sought to put him to death. And Uriah heard, and was afraid, and fled, and he entered into Egypt.Jeremiah 26:21

Jeremiah 30:10 Therefore, O my servant Jacob, you should not be afraid, says the Lord, and you should not be frightened, O Israel. For behold, I will save you from a far away land, and your offspring from the land of their captivity. And Jacob will return and have rest, and he shall flow with every good thing. And there will be no one for him to dread.Jeremiah 30:10

Jeremiah 33:9 And this will be for me: a name, and a joy, and a praise, and an exultation, among all the nations of the earth who will hear about all the good things that I will accomplish for them. And they will be afraid and troubled over all these good things, and over all the peace, that I will accomplish for them.Jeremiah 33:9

Jeremiah 36:24 And the king and all his servants, who had heard all these words, were not afraid, and they did not rend their garments.Jeremiah 36:24

Jeremiah 40:9 And Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, swore to them and to their companions, saying: “Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Live in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, and it will be well with you.Jeremiah 40:9

Jeremiah 41:18 away from the face of the Chaldeans. For they were afraid of them, because Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah, had struck down Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam, whom the king of Babylon had made governor in the land of Judah.Jeremiah 41:18

Jeremiah 42:11 Do not be afraid before the face of the king of Babylon, whom you have dreaded with great fear. Do not dread him, says the Lord. For I am with you, so that I may accomplish your salvation, and so that I may rescue you from his hand.Jeremiah 42:11

Jeremiah 46:27 And as for you, my servant Jacob, you should not be afraid, and you should not dread, O Israel. For behold, I will bring your salvation from afar, and your offspring from the land of your captivity. And Jacob will return and have rest, and he will prosper. And there will be no one who may terrify him.Jeremiah 46:27

Jeremiah 46:28 And as for you, my servant Jacob, do not be afraid, says the Lord. For I am with you. For I will consume all the nations to which I have cast you out. Yet truly, I will not consume you. Instead, I will chastise you in judgment, but neither will I spare you, as if you were innocent.”Jeremiah 46:28

Jeremiah 50:36 A sword is for her diviners, who will be fooled. A sword is for her strong ones, who will be afraid.Jeremiah 50:36

Jeremiah 51:46 For otherwise, your heart may faint, and you may be afraid at the news that is heard in the land. And the news will arrive within a year, and after that year more news will arrive. And iniquity will be in the land, and one ruler will be over another ruler.Jeremiah 51:46

Number of the word / term Afraid in Jeremiah: 13

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Ezekiel

Ezekiel 18:14 But if he raises a son, who, seeing all his father’s sins that he has done, is afraid and so does not act in a way similar to him,Ezekiel 18:14

Ezekiel 32:10 And I will cause many peoples to be stupefied over you. And their kings will be afraid, with great horror, over you, when my sword will begin to fly above their faces. And suddenly, they will be struck with astonishment, each one concerning his own life, on the day of their ruination.Ezekiel 32:10

Number of the word / term Afraid in Ezekiel: 2

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Daniel

Daniel 1:10 And the leader of the eunuchs said to Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who has appointed food and drink for you, who, if he should see that your faces are leaner than those of the other youths your age, you would condemn my head to the king.”Daniel 1:10

Daniel 5:19 And because of the greatness that he gave to him, all peoples, tribes, and languages trembled and were afraid of him. Whomever he wished, he put to death; and whomever he wished, he destroyed; and whomever he wished, he exalted; and whomever he wished, he lowered.Daniel 5:19

Daniel 10:12 And he said to me, “Do not be afraid, Daniel, because from the first day that you set your heart to understand, by afflicting yourself in the sight of your God, your words have been heeded, and I have arrived because of your words.Daniel 10:12

Number of the word / term Afraid in Daniel: 3

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Joel

Joel 2:21 Earth, do not be afraid. Exult and rejoice. For the Lord has great esteem for what he has done.Joel 2:21

Joel 2:22 Animals of the countryside, do not be afraid. For the beauty of the wilderness has sprung forth. For the tree has borne its fruit. The fig tree and the vine have bestowed their virtue.Joel 2:22

Number of the word / term Afraid in Joel: 2

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Obadiah

Obadiah 1:9 And your strong from the Meridian will be afraid, so that man may perish from the mount of Esau.Obadiah 1:9

Number of the word / term Afraid in Obadiah: 1

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Jonah

Jonah 1:5 And the mariners were afraid, and the men cried out to their god. And they threw the containers that were in the ship into the sea in order to lighten it of them. And Jonah went down into the interior of the ship, and he fell into a painful deep sleep.Jonah 1:5

Jonah 1:10 And the men were greatly afraid, and they said to him, “Why have you done this?” (For the men knew that he was fleeing from the face of the Lord, because he had told them.)Jonah 1:10

Number of the word / term Afraid in Jonah: 2

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Habakkuk

Habakkuk 3:2 Lord, I heard what has been said about you, and I was afraid. Lord, your work, in the midst of years, revive it. In the midst of years, you will make it known. When you have become angry, you will remember mercy.Habakkuk 3:2

Number of the word / term Afraid in Habakkuk: 1

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Zephaniah

Zephaniah 3:16 In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, “Do not be afraid,” and to Zion, “Do not let your hands be weakened.”Zephaniah 3:16

Number of the word / term Afraid in Zephaniah: 1

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Haggai

Haggai 2:5 And act according to the word that I planted with you when you departed from the land of Egypt. And my Spirit will be in your midst. Do not be afraid.Haggai 2:5

Number of the word / term Afraid in Haggai: 1

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Zechariah

Zechariah 8:13 And this shall be: just as you were a curse among the Gentiles, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so will I save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid. Let your hands be strengthened.Zechariah 8:13

Zechariah 8:15 and I did not show mercy, so have I turned back, thinking in these days to do good to the house of Judah and to Jerusalem. Do not be afraid.Zechariah 8:15

Zechariah 9:5 Ashkelon will see and be afraid. Both Gaza and he will be very sorrowful, as well as Ekron, because her hope has been confounded. And the king will pass away from Gaza, and Ashkelon will not be inhabited.Zechariah 9:5

Number of the word / term Afraid in Zechariah: 3

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Malachi

Malachi 2:5 My covenant was with him for life and peace. And I gave him fear, and he feared me, and he was afraid before the face of my name.Malachi 2:5

Number of the word / term Afraid in Malachi: 1

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Matthew

Matthew 1:20 But while thinking over these things, behold, an Angel of the Lord appeared to him in his sleep, saying: “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to accept Mary as your wife. For what has been formed in her is of the Holy Spirit.Matthew 1:20

Matthew 2:22 Then, hearing that Archelaus reigned in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned in sleep, he withdrew into parts of Galilee.Matthew 2:22

Matthew 8:26 And Jesus said to them, “Why are you afraid, O little in faith?” Then rising up, he commanded the winds, and the sea. And a great tranquility occurred.Matthew 8:26

Matthew 10:28 And do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. But instead fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Hell.Matthew 10:28

Matthew 10:31 Therefore, do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.Matthew 10:31

Matthew 14:27 And immediately, Jesus spoke to them, saying: “Have faith. It is I. Do not be afraid.”Matthew 14:27

Matthew 14:30 Yet truly, seeing that the wind was strong, he was afraid. And as he began to sink, he cried out, saying: “Lord, save me.”Matthew 14:30

Matthew 17:6 And the disciples, hearing this, fell prone on their face, and they were very afraid.Matthew 17:6

Matthew 17:7 And Jesus drew near and touched them. And he said to them, “Rise up and do not be afraid.”Matthew 17:7

Matthew 25:25 And so, being afraid, I went out and hid your talent in the earth. Behold, you have what is yours.’Matthew 25:25

Matthew 28:5 Then the Angel responded by saying to the women: “Do not be afraid. For I know that you are seeking Jesus, who was crucified.Matthew 28:5

Matthew 28:10 Then Jesus said to them: “Do not be afraid. Go, announce it to my brothers, so that they may go to Galilee. There they shall see me.”Matthew 28:10

Number of the word / term Afraid in Matthew: 12

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Mark

Mark 5:15 And they came to Jesus. And they saw the man who had been troubled by the demon, sitting, clothed and with a sane mind, and they were afraid.Mark 5:15

Mark 5:36 But Jesus, having heard the word that was spoken, said to the ruler of the synagogue: “Do not be afraid. You need only believe.”Mark 5:36

Mark 6:50 For they all saw him, and they were very disturbed. And immediately he spoke with them, and he said to them: “Be strengthened in faith. It is I. Do not be afraid.”Mark 6:50

Mark 9:32 But they did not understand the word. And they were afraid to question him.Mark 9:32

Mark 10:32 Now they were on the way ascending to Jerusalem. And Jesus went ahead of them, and they were astonished. And those following him were afraid. And again, taking aside the twelve, he began to tell them what was about to happen to him.Mark 10:32

Mark 13:7 But when you will have heard of wars and rumors of wars, you should not be afraid. For these things must be, but the end is not so soon.Mark 13:7

Mark 14:33 And he took Peter, and James, and John with him. And he began to be afraid and wearied.Mark 14:33

Mark 16:8 But they, going out, fled from the tomb. For trembling and fear had overwhelmed them. And they said nothing to anyone. For they were afraid.Mark 16:8

Number of the word / term Afraid in Mark: 8

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Luke

Luke 1:13 But the Angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear a son to you. And you shall call his name John.Luke 1:13

Luke 1:30 And the Angel said to her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found grace with God.Luke 1:30

Luke 2:10 And the Angel said to them: “Do not be afraid. For, behold, I proclaim to you a great joy, which will be for all the people.Luke 2:10

Luke 5:10 Now the same was true of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were associates of Simon. And Jesus said to Simon: “Do not be afraid. From now on, you will be catching men.”Luke 5:10

Luke 8:25 Then he said to them, “Where is your faith?” And they, being afraid, were amazed, saying to one another, “Who do you think this is, so that he commands both wind and sea, and they obey him?”Luke 8:25

Luke 8:35 Then they went out to see what was happening, and they came to Jesus. And they found the man, from whom the demons had departed, sitting at his feet, clothed as well as in a sane mind, and they were afraid.Luke 8:35

Luke 8:50 Then Jesus, upon hearing this word, replied to the father of the girl: “Do not be afraid. Only believe, and she will be saved.”Luke 8:50

Luke 9:34 Then, as he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them. And as these were entering into the cloud, they were afraid.Luke 9:34

Luke 9:45 But they did not understood this word, and it was concealed from them, so that they did not perceive it. And they were afraid to question him about this word.Luke 9:45

Luke 12:7 But even the very hairs of your head have all been numbered. Therefore, do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.Luke 12:7

Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock; for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom.Luke 12:32

Luke 22:2 And the leaders of the priests, and the scribes, were seeking a way to execute Jesus. Yet truly, they were afraid of the people.Luke 22:2

Luke 24:5 Then, since they were afraid and were turning their faces toward the ground, these two said to them: “Why do you seek the living with the dead?Luke 24:5

Luke 24:36 Then, while they were talking about these things, Jesus stood in their midst, And he said to them: “Peace be with you. It is I. Do not be afraid.”Luke 24:36

Number of the word / term Afraid in Luke: 14

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book John

John 6:19 And so, when they had rowed about twenty-five or thirty stadia, they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing near to the boat, and they were afraid.John 6:19

John 6:20 But he said to them: “It is I. Do not be afraid.”John 6:20

John 9:22 His parents said these things because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already conspired, so that if anyone were to confess him to be the Christ, he would be expelled from the synagogue.John 9:22

John 12:15 “Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion. Behold, your king arrives, sitting on the colt of a donkey.”John 12:15

Number of the word / term Afraid in John: 4

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Acts

Acts 5:26 Then the magistrate, with the attendants, went and brought them without force. For they were afraid of the people, lest they be stoned.Acts 5:26

Acts 9:26 And when he had arrived in Jerusalem, he attempted to join himself to the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.Acts 9:26

Acts 16:38 and let us drive them away.” Then the attendants reported these words to the magistrates. And upon hearing that they were Romans, they were afraid.Acts 16:38

Acts 18:9 Then the Lord said to Paul, through a vision in the night: “Do not be afraid. Instead, speak out and do not be silent.Acts 18:9

Acts 22:29 Therefore, those who were going to torture him, immediately withdrew from him. The tribune was similarly afraid, after he realized that he was a Roman citizen, for he had bound him.Acts 22:29

Acts 23:25 For he was afraid, lest perhaps the Jews might seize him and kill him, and that afterwards he would be falsely accused, as if he had accepted a bribe. And so he wrote a letter containing the following:Acts 23:25

Acts 27:17 When this was taken up, they used it to assist in securing the ship. For they were afraid that they might run aground. And having lowered the sails, they were being driven along in this way.Acts 27:17

Acts 27:24 saying: ‘Do not be afraid, Paul! It is necessary for you to stand before Caesar. And behold, God has given to you all those who are sailing with you.’Acts 27:24

Number of the word / term Afraid in Acts: 8

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Romans

Romans 11:20 Well enough. They were broken off because of unbelief. But you stand on faith. So do not choose to savor what is exalted, but instead be afraid.Romans 11:20

Romans 13:3 For leaders are not a source of fear to those who work good, but to those who work evil. And would you prefer not to be afraid of authority? Then do what is good, and you shall have praise from them.Romans 13:3

Romans 13:4 For he is a minister of God for you unto good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid. For it is not without reason that he carries a sword. For he is a minister of God; an avenger to execute wrath upon whomever does evil.Romans 13:4

Number of the word / term Afraid in Romans: 3

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book 2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians 11:3 But I am afraid lest, as the serpent led astray Eve by his cleverness, so your minds might be corrupted and might fall away from the simplicity which is in Christ.2 Corinthians 11:3

Number of the word / term Afraid in 2 Corinthians: 1

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Galatians

Galatians 4:11 I am afraid for you, lest perhaps I may have labored in vain among you.Galatians 4:11

Number of the word / term Afraid in Galatians: 1

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Hebrews

Hebrews 4:1 Therefore, we should be afraid, lest the promise of entering into his rest may be relinquished, and some of you may be judged to be lacking.Hebrews 4:1

Hebrews 11:7 By faith, Noah, having accepted an answer about those things which were not yet seen, being afraid, fashioned an ark for the salvation of his house. Through the ark, he condemned the world, and was established as the heir of the justice that occurs through faith.Hebrews 11:7

Number of the word / term Afraid in Hebrews: 2

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book 1 Peter

1 Peter 3:14 And yet, even when you suffer something for the sake of justice, you are blessed. So then, do not be afraid with their fear, and do not be disturbed.1 Peter 3:14

Number of the word / term Afraid in 1 Peter: 1

Bible passages with ‘Afraid’ in the book Revelation

Revelation 1:17 And when I had seen him, I fell at his feet, like one who is dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.Revelation 1:17

Number of the word / term ‘Afraid’ in Revelation: 1

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