One reference work says that fear of God is the “attitude of reverence and awe that His people show to Him because they love Him and respect His power and His greatness. ”
Ühe teatmeteose sõnul on jumalakartus „harras austus ja aukartus, mida jumalasulased Jumala vastu tunnevad, sest nad armastavad teda ja peavad lugu tema väest ja suurusest ”.