Terror
Terror as found in the Bible 7 out of 29 places.
1. When God’s
terror held back people from being aggressive.
Gen 35:5 And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were
round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob.
2. When God warned Israel about disobeying His law.
Lev 26:16 I also will do this unto you; I will even appoint over you terror,
consumption, and the burning ague, that shall consume the eyes, and cause sorrow
of heart: and ye shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it.
3. Repeated warning!
Deu 32:25 The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man
and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs.
4. Comfort and protection promised for those that trust in the LORD.
Psa 91:5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow
that flieth by day;
5. Israel’s dilemma.
Isa 33:18 Thine heart shall meditate terror. Where is the scribe? where is the
receiver? where is he that counted the towers?
6. God’s promise to the faithful.
Isa 54:14 In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from
oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near
thee.
7. What man should really fear!
2 Cor 5:11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are
made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
Is there much commentary needed upon the verses above?
I will admit Isaiah 33:18 is worded very profoundly in view of what took place in New York City on September 11, 2001.