Jer 10:7 | TNotes | STEP | 10:7 The fear of the Lord is not craven terror, but profound reverence and submission to his discipline (Job 28:28 ; Ps 34:11-14 ; Prov 1:7 ). It results in contentment (Prov 10:23 ). • King of nations: God is not limited to being the Lord of one small nation; his reign is worldwide. Jeremiah pointed out that no man-made deity could ever claim that title; not even wise people deserve such reverence.

bJob 28:28►

cPs 34:11-14►

dProv 1:7►

eProv 10:23►

‏ Jeremiah 10:7

10:7 ^a The fear of the Lord is not craven terror, but profound reverence and submission to his discipline (Job 28:28 ^b; Ps 34:11-14 ^c; Prov 1:7 ^d). It results in contentment (Prov 10:23 ^e).

• King of nations: God is not limited to being the Lord of one small nation; his reign is worldwide. Jeremiah pointed out that no man-made deity could ever claim that title; not even wise people deserve such reverence.