Proverbs 19:23a - The fear of the LORD leads to life,
and whoever has it rests satisfied;....
I've been reading the same prayers for pastors for 4 straight months plus a month or two late last year). That means that I've read the same Bible verses (from the Bible, I might add) at least 4 - 6 times in the last 6 - 7 months. Today, I read this passage differently or with different eyes, or something. Here is what I see.
I need to start by explaining the word "fear". The original word has no equal translation in English but the original meaning is closer to a combination of awe, respect, devotion, love, fear like what you'd have for a good father/authority figure. Fear is what you'd feel for someone you respect, don't want to disappoint, fear when you do disappoint, hold in high esteem want to please and do as they what you'd to do.
Now my thoughts of the passage: The fear [as described above] of the Lord [our Heavenly Father, Master, Creator, Redeemer] leads to life, [life with our Heavenly Father, Master, Creator, Redeemer]; and whoever has it [the fear as described above] rests [relaxes, rests, sleeps, recreates] satisfied.[fulfilled, happy, contented, relaxed, unencumbered by dread, anxiety, or worry ]
I'm not sure I can say more. Fear the Lord and rest satisfied. Amen.
and whoever has it rests satisfied;....
I've been reading the same prayers for pastors for 4 straight months plus a month or two late last year). That means that I've read the same Bible verses (from the Bible, I might add) at least 4 - 6 times in the last 6 - 7 months. Today, I read this passage differently or with different eyes, or something. Here is what I see.
I need to start by explaining the word "fear". The original word has no equal translation in English but the original meaning is closer to a combination of awe, respect, devotion, love, fear like what you'd have for a good father/authority figure. Fear is what you'd feel for someone you respect, don't want to disappoint, fear when you do disappoint, hold in high esteem want to please and do as they what you'd to do.
Now my thoughts of the passage: The fear [as described above] of the Lord [our Heavenly Father, Master, Creator, Redeemer] leads to life, [life with our Heavenly Father, Master, Creator, Redeemer]; and whoever has it [the fear as described above] rests [relaxes, rests, sleeps, recreates] satisfied.[fulfilled, happy, contented, relaxed, unencumbered by dread, anxiety, or worry ]
I'm not sure I can say more. Fear the Lord and rest satisfied. Amen.
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