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      • In simple words, you use the phrase 'in fear of' when you feel afraid that something dangerous or undesirable might happen. However, you usually use the phrase 'for fear of/that' to mean to avoid happening or so as not to cause to happen something dangerous or undesirable.
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  2. If you are in fear of doing or experiencing something unpleasant or undesirable, you are very worried that you might have to do it or experience it.

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  3. Jul 16, 2021 · The "fear of the Lord" (Yir’ah Adonai) does not denote a cringing terror of God but a reverential awe at the glory of His Presence as He daily condescends to be involved in our lives. What is the Fear of the LORD? Does this Fear mean we are in danger of judgment when we come into His presence?

  4. Mar 20, 2016 · In simple words, you use the phrase 'in fear of' when you feel afraid that something dangerous or undesirable might happen. However, you usually use the phrase 'for fear of/that' to mean to avoid happening or so as not to cause to happen something dangerous or undesirable.

  5. Apr 17, 2023 · "In fear of her life" means "fearing to loose one's life", but "in fear of her brother" does not mean "fearing to loose her brother". There is a mingling of idiomatic meanings (rare, "life", "safety") and meanings true to their literal reading.

  6. It is not idiomatic, but it means the same. Your change there was in the preposition not the word fear/afraid. In terms of "fear God" that is a very specific Biblical idiom, that really can't be applied anywhere else (except in Bible allusions). "Fear the government" does not mean respect them. "Fear your teacher" does not mean respect him.

  7. Feb 26, 2020 · Fear can be sneaky, and it shows up in all kinds of disguises. Here are 10 ways to recognize how fear is running your life and take back control: 1. You find yourself striving in vain for an impossible-to-achieve standard of perfection. When you're afraid (of criticism, failure, and rejection), you'll do anything to try to become "perfect."

  8. Jan 11, 2024 · The “fear of the Lord” can mean two things: First, it can serve as an adjective, meaning the fear and awe that is God Himself, His immense and formidable nature — not only His wrath but also His power in general.

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