Durante Siglos Se Tradujo Como "Temor" Pero El Hebreo Describe Otra Cosa

Most people have read “fear of God” as terror… but the Hebrew never said that. For centuries, that narrow translation transformed one of the Bible’s most profound ideas into an emotion that pushes away rather than draws us closer. And that confusion is no small matter: it has shaped how millions perceive God, wisdom, and their own spiritual lives. In this study, we’ll return to the original text. We’ll examine the Hebrew word yirah, its root, its use in Proverbs and other key texts, and see why it doesn’t describe terror, but rather a profound insight that reorders life from within. Through the story of Solomon, we’ll understand how this word was the very foundation of his wisdom… and what happened when that insight began to fade. We’ll also see how this same idea is reflected and fully embodied in the teachings of Jesus. What this study reveals: ✦ Why yirah doesn’t mean fear and what it truly implies in biblical Hebrew. ✦ How a poor translation changed the relationship of millions with God. ✦ What it means that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” when read in its original language. ✦ Why Solomon asked for a “hearing heart” and how that connects directly to yirah (repentance). ✦ How one can lose correct perception without necessarily abandoning faith. ✦ How Jesus reflects a relationship with God that is not based on fear, but on a transformative awareness. ⏱️ TIME MARKERS: 00:00 — The word misunderstood for centuries 02:40 — Jerusalem, Solomon, and the context that changes the reading 08:30 — The encounter at Gibeon and the “listening heart” 15:20 — The expansion of his wisdom and the beginning of the tension 21:00 — Yirah: the true meaning in biblical Hebrew 27:30 — The difference between fear and perception 32:00 — Solomon, the loss of clarity, and the warning 36:00 — Jesus and the perfect embodiment of yirah 📖 Texts studied in this video: Proverbs 1:7 | 1 Kings 3:5–12 | Exodus 20:18–20 | Ecclesiastes 12:13 | Matthew 7:28–29 | Luke 5:8–10 👇 Were you ever taught that “fearing God” meant being afraid… and did that create distance between you and Him? Share your experience in the comments. These experiences are key to understanding why this topic matters so much today. 👍 If this study helped you see the text more clearly, give it a like. 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications to continue exploring the Bible in real depth. 📲 Share this video with someone who needs to rethink their understanding of God from the original text. #FearOfGod #Yirah #Solomon #BiblicalHebrew #BiblicalWisdom