The term "frightful" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of fear and terror is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The Bible often addresses the human experience of fear, both in terms of reverence for God and the dread of earthly or spiritual threats.

Fear of the Lord

The Bible frequently speaks of the "fear of the Lord" as a positive and necessary aspect of faith. This type of fear is not frightful in the sense of terror but is a profound respect and awe for God's power and holiness. Proverbs 9:10 states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." This reverential fear is foundational to a righteous life and is seen as the beginning of wisdom and understanding.

Earthly Fears

Scripture also acknowledges the reality of earthly fears and the frightful situations that believers may encounter. In Psalm 23:4, David writes, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." Here, the psalmist expresses confidence in God's presence and protection, even in the most terrifying circumstances.

Spiritual Warfare

The Bible describes spiritual warfare as a source of fear and anxiety, yet it reassures believers of God's ultimate victory. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Believers are encouraged to put on the full armor of God to stand firm against these frightful forces.

God's Assurance

Throughout the Bible, God provides assurance to His people in the face of fear. Isaiah 41:10 offers comfort: "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." This promise of divine support is a recurring theme, emphasizing that God's presence dispels fear.

Jesus' Teachings on Fear

In the New Testament, Jesus addresses fear directly. In Matthew 10:28, He instructs, "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell." Jesus redirects fear from earthly threats to a reverent fear of God, who holds eternal authority.

The Apostles' Example

The apostles often faced frightful situations, yet they demonstrated courage through their faith. In Acts 4:29, the early Christians prayed, "And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness." Their reliance on God empowered them to overcome fear and continue their mission.

Final Victory Over Fear

The Bible concludes with the ultimate victory over all that is frightful. Revelation 21:4 promises, "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away." This assurance of a future without fear is a cornerstone of Christian hope.1. (a.) Scary, alarming, appalling.

2. (a.) Full of that which causes fright; exciting alarm; impressing terror; shocking; as, a frightful chasm, or tempest; a frightful appearance.

5398. phoberos -- fearful
... fearful, terrible. From phobos; frightful, ie (objectively) formidable -- fearful,
terrible. see GREEK phobos. (phobera) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5398.htm - 6k366. ayom -- terrible, dreadful
... dreaded (1). terrible. From an unused root (meaning to frighten); frightful --
terrible. 365b, 366. ayom. 367 . Strong's Numbers.
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Dreadful Forms of Terror and Frightful Bugbears on Account of ...
... Book VI. 26 O dreadful forms of terror and frightful bugbears on account
of which the human race? O dreadful forms of terror and ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/26 o dreadful forms of.htm

A Detached Account of the Descent into Hell.
... The exterior of Hell was appalling and frightful; it was an immense, heavy-looking
building, and the granite of which it was formed, although black, was of ...
/.../chapter lix a detached account.htm

The Agony, and the Consoler
... if there were any news, or to speculate on the nature of the punishment which awaited
the city, and might bring on many an individual some frightful death at ...
/.../chapter iii the agony and.htm

The Eternal Revolution
... Christian. And when a Christian is pleased, he is (in the most exact sense)
frightfully pleased; his pleasure is frightful. Christ ...
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The Man of Sin, the Son of Perdition
... masterpiece. "That Man of Sin." What a frightful name! ... bottom. "The Son of Perdition."
And again we are forced to exclaim, what a frightful name! ...
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Mary in the House of Caiphas.
... She eagerly desired to return to him; and when John, who had left the tribunal at
the moment the frightful cry, 'He is guilty of death,' was raised, came to ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter xi mary in the.htm

The Confession of the Waldenses. AD 1655.
... (See the frightful pictures of sufferings in the second vol. ... Published with their
Manifesto on the occasion of the frightful massacres of the year 1655. ...
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Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away, Turn, My Beloved ...
... agonizing, because, in addition to the absence of the Spouse, the soul is overwhelmed
with a conviction of its own wretchedness, with frightful distress within ...
/.../guyon/song of songs of solomon/17 until the day break.htm

Calvary
... their crimes. It was administered immediately before the frightful work
of nailing the culprit to the tree commenced. This draught ...
/.../stalker/the trial and death of jesus christ/chapter xii calvary.htm

Of Regulus, in whom we have an Example of the Voluntary Endurance ...
... him of sleep. [76] With justice, indeed, do they applaud the virtue which
rose superior to so frightful a fate. However, the gods ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 15 of regulus in whom.htm

Frightful (2 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Full of that which causes fright; exciting alarm; impressing terror; shocking;
as, a frightful chasm, or tempest; a frightful appearance. ...
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Fringe (7 Occurrences)

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Valleys (38 Occurrences)
... Job 30:6 So that they dwell in frightful valleys, and in holes of the earth
and of the rocks. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS). ...
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Gullies (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Gullies (1 Occurrence). Job 30:6 So that they dwell in
frightful valleys, and in holes of the earth and of the rocks. (See RSV). ...
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Fearful (73 Occurrences)
... 3. (a.) Indicating, or caused by, fear. 4. (a.) Inspiring fear or awe; exciting
apprehension or terror; terrible; frightful; dreadful. ...
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Fearsome (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Frightful; causing fear. 2. (a.) Easily frightened;
timid; timorous. Multi-Version Concordance Fearsome (2 Occurrences). ...
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Frightening (4 Occurrences)

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Torrents (17 Occurrences)
... the torrents, (DBY). Job 30:6 So that they dwell in frightful valleys, and
in holes of the earth and of the rocks. (See RSV). Job 38 ...
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Dreadful (23 Occurrences)
... upon him. (KJV WBS). Job 30:6 So that they dwell in frightful valleys, and
in holes of the earth and of the rocks. (See NAS). Isaiah ...
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Dread (69 Occurrences)
... 7. (n.) Fury; dreadfulness. 8. (n.) Doubt; as, out of dread. 9. (a.) Exciting great
fear or apprehension; causing terror; frightful; dreadful. 10. ...
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