What the Bible says about Israelites' Fear of God
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Deuteronomy 18:16 This verse is linked to the last phrase of the previous verse: "Him you shall hear, according to all you desired. . . ." The Israelites are to listen to the Prophet because, in their fear at Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:18-19), they had begged not to have any further direct contact with God Himself. Staff The Prophet Related Topics: Fear at Mount Sinai | Israelites' Fear of God | Moses | Moses as Intercessor | Moses as Mediator

Deuteronomy 18:17 God tells Moses that the Israelites were correct in their fear. What does He mean by this? Probably, He means that they would indeed have died if they had had any further direct contact with Him. Paul gives a taste of the sheer terror and expectation of death the Israelites felt in Hebrews 12:18-21, 25-29. Staff The Prophet Related Topics: Fear at Mount Sinai | Fear of God | Israel's Refusal at Mount Sinai | Israelites' Fear of God