How many times is “do not fear” in the bible?

The phrase “Do not fear” (or similar variations like “Fear not,” “Be not afraid,” or “Do not be afraid”) appears in the Bible over 365 times — one for each day of the year, as many preachers like to point out. While the exact count varies depending on the translation, here’s a general breakdown:

• In the King James Version (KJV), “Fear not” appears around 63 times.
• “Be not afraid” is used around 26 times.
• Other similar phrases (like “Do not fear”) are scattered throughout, bringing the total well over 100 distinct occurrences.

When all variations of the command not to fear are combined across both the Old and New Testaments and various contexts, most biblical scholars and teachers estimate the number is around 365 — a comforting symbolic number reminding believers daily not to live in fear.

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Some key verses where it appears?

Here are some powerful “Do not fear” scriptures from both the Old and New Testaments, showing how God repeatedly tells His people to trust, not fear:

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🔥 Old Testament

1. Genesis 15:1 –
   “After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”
2. Exodus 14:13 –
   “And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord…”
3. Deuteronomy 31:6 –
   “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee…”
4. Joshua 1:9 –
   “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed…”
5. 2 Chronicles 20:15 –
   “Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.”
6. Isaiah 41:10 –
   “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God…”
7. Isaiah 43:1 –
   “Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.”
8. Psalm 23:4 –
   “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil…”

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🌟 New Testament

1. Matthew 10:31 –
   “Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.”
2. Luke 1:30 –
   “And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.”
3. Luke 2:10 –
   “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy…”
4. John 14:27 –
   “Peace I leave with you… Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
5. Romans 8:15 –
   “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption…”
6. 2 Timothy 1:7 –
   “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
7. Revelation 1:17 –
   “Fear not; I am the first and the last…”

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