How many times is “fear not” in the Bible?

118 times in the Berean Standard Bible (113 verses) and 108 times in the King James Version (106 verses).

You may have read that “fear not” appears 365 times, once for every day of the year. It doesn’t: the exact phrase is far rarer, and even counting every way of saying “do not be afraid,” the total is well under 365. The counts below are exact for each translation.

Where it appears most (BSB)

First verses (BSB)

1. Genesis 15:1

   After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

2. Genesis 21:17

   Then God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “What is wrong, Hagar? Do not be afraid, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he lies.

3. Genesis 26:24

   and that night the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of My servant Abraham.”

4. Genesis 35:17

   During her severe labor, the midwife said to her, “Do not be afraid, for you are having another son.”

5. Genesis 43:23

   “It is fine,” said the steward. “Do not be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.

6. Genesis 46:3

   “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.

7. Genesis 50:19

   But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God?

8. Genesis 50:21

   Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them.

9. Exodus 9:30

   But as for you and your officials, I know that you still do not fear the LORD our God.”

10. Exodus 14:13

    But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.

11. Exodus 20:20

    “Do not be afraid,” Moses replied. “For God has come to test you, so that the fear of Him may be before you, to keep you from sinning.”

12. Numbers 14:9

    Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be like bread for us. Their protection has been removed, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!”

Counted by Steady across all 31,086 BSB verses and 31,102 KJV verses, matching whole words, any capitalization. Count any other word with the Bible word counter.