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Lexicon :: Strong's G5399 - phobeō

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φοβέω
Transliteration
phobeō (Key)
Pronunciation
fob-eh'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
95x in 26 unique form(s) TR
93x in 28 unique form(s) LXX
341x in 52 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 9:189,1272

Strong’s Definitions

φοβέω phobéō, fob-eh'-o; from G5401; to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere:—be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 93x

The KJV translates Strong's G5399 in the following manner: fear (62x), be afraid (23x), be afraid of (5x), reverence (1x), miscellaneous (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 93x
The KJV translates Strong's G5399 in the following manner: fear (62x), be afraid (23x), be afraid of (5x), reverence (1x), miscellaneous (2x).

  1. to put to flight by terrifying (to scare away)

    1. to put to flight, to flee

    2. to fear, be afraid

      1. to be struck with fear, to be seized with alarm

        1. of those startled by strange sights or occurrences

        2. of those struck with amazement

      2. to fear, be afraid of one

      3. to fear (i.e. hesitate) to do something (for fear of harm)

    3. to reverence, venerate, to treat with deference or reverential obedience

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
φοβέω phobéō, fob-eh'-o; from G5401; to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere:—be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence.
STRONGS G5399:
φοβέω, φόβῳ: passive, present φοβοῦμαι; imperfect ἐφοβούμην; 1 aorist ἐφοβήθην; future φοβηθήσομαι; (φόβος); from Homer down; to terrify, frighten, Wis. 17:9; to put to flight by terrifying (to scare away). Passive:
1. to be put to flight, to flee (Homer).
2. to fear, be afraid; the Sept. very often for יָרֵא; absolutely to be struck with fear, to be seized with alarm: of those who fear harm or injury, Matthew 10:31; Matthew 14:30; Matthew 25:25; Mark 5:33, 36; Mark 10:32; Mark 16:8; Luke 8:50; Luke 12:7, 32; John 12:15; John 19:8; Acts 16:38; Acts 22:29; (Romans 13:4); Hebrews 13:6; 1 John 4:18; opposed to ὑψηλοφρονεῖν, Romans 11:20; of those startled by strange sights or occurrences, Matthew 14:27; Matthew 17:7; Matthew 28:5, 10; Mark 6:50; Luke 1:13, 30; Luke 2:10; Luke 9:34; (Luke 24:36 L in brackets); John 6:19, 20; Acts 18:9; Acts 27:24 (but in the last two passages perhaps the exhortation has a wider reference); Revelation 1:17; with σφόδρα added, Matthew 17:6; Matthew 27:54; of those struck with amazement, (Matthew 9:8 L T Tr WH); Mark 5:15; Luke 5:10; Luke 8:25, 35. with an accusative of the contents (cognate accusative) (see ἀγαπάω, under the end): φόβον μέγαν, literally, to 'fear a great fear,' fear exceedingly, Mark 4:41; Luke 2:9 (1 Macc. 10:8); φόβον αὐτῶν, the fear which they inspire (see φόβος, 1), 1 Peter 3:14 (Isaiah 8:12; τοῦ Τανταλου, to be filled with the same fear as Tantalus, Schol. ad Euripides, Or. 6); with the synonymous πτόησιν (which see), 1 Peter 3:6. τινα, to fear one, be afraid of one, lest he do harm, be displeased, etc.: Matthew 10:26; Matthew 14:5; Matthew 21:26, 46; Mark 11:18, 32 (cf. Buttmann, § 151, 11); Mark 12:12; Luke 19:21; Luke 20:19; Luke 22:2; John 9:22; Acts 5:26 (cf. Buttmann, § 139, 48; Winer's Grammar, 505 (471)); Acts 9:26; Romans 13:3; Galatians 2:12; τόν Θεόν, God, the judge and avenger, Matthew 10:28; Luke 12:5; Luke 23:40 (Exodus 1:17, 21; 1 Samuel 12:18); τί, to fear danger from something, Hebrews 11:23, 27; to fear (dread to undergo) some suffering, Revelation 2:10. in imitation of the Hebrew (מִן יָרֵא), followed by ἀπό τίνος (cf. Buttmann, § 147, 3): Matthew 10:28; Luke 12:4 (Jeremiah 1:8, 17; Jeremiah 10:2; Leviticus 26:2; 1 Macc. 2:62 1 Macc. 8:12; Judges 5:23), as in the Greek writings, φοβοῦμαι μή, to fear lest, with the subjunctive aorist: Acts (Acts 23:10 L T Tr WH); Acts 27:17; μήπως, lest perchance, Acts 27:29 (here L μήπω (which see 2), others μήπου (which see)); 2 Corinthians 11:3; 2 Corinthians 12:20; φοβηθῶμεν (equivalent to let us take anxious care) μήποτε τίς δοκῇ, lest anyone may seem (see δοκέω, 2 at the end), Hebrews 4:1; φοβοῦμαι ὑμᾶς, μήπως κεκοπίακα, Galatians 4:11 (see μήπως, 1 b.); φοβοῦμαι with an infinitive to fear (i. e. hesitate) to do something (for fear of harm), Matthew 1:20; Matthew 2:22; Mark 9:32; Luke 9:45 (for numerous examples in the Greek writings from Aeschylus down see Passow, under the word, 2, vol. ii., p. 2315{a}; (Liddell and Scott, under the word, Buttmann, II. 4)).
3. to reverence, venerate, to treat with deference or reverential obedience: τινα, Mark 6:20; Ephesians 5:33; τόν Θεόν, used of his devout worshippers, Luke 1:50; Luke 18:2, 4; Acts 10:2, 22, 35; (Colossians 3:22 Rec.); 1 Peter 2:17; Revelation 14:7; Revelation 19:5; also τόν κύριον, Colossians 3:22 (G L T Tr WH); Revelation 15:4; τό ὄνομα τοῦ Θεοῦ, Revelation 11:18 (Deuteronomy 4:10; Deuteronomy 5:29; Deuteronomy 6:2, 13, 14; Deuteronomy 13:4; Deuteronomy 14:22(23); Proverbs 3:7; Psalm 33:10 (Ps. 34:10), and many other passages; very often in Sir., cf. Wahl, Clavis Apocr. V. T., under the word, at the end); οἱ φοβούμενοι τόν Θεόν specifically, of proselytes: Acts 13:16, 26 (see σέβω). Compare: ἐκφοβέω.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Exodus
1:17; 1:21
Leviticus
1; 26:2
Deuteronomy
4:10; 5:29; 6:2; 6:13; 6:14; 13:4; 14:22
Judges
5:23
1 Samuel
12:18
Psalms
33:10; 34:10
Proverbs
3:7
Isaiah
8:12
Jeremiah
1:8; 1:17; 10:2
Matthew
1:20; 2:22; 9:8; 10:26; 10:28; 10:28; 10:31; 14:5; 14:27; 14:30; 17:6; 17:7; 21:26; 21:46; 25:25; 27:54; 28:5; 28:10
Mark
4:41; 5:15; 5:33; 5:36; 6:20; 6:50; 9:32; 10:32; 11:18; 11:32; 12:12; 16:8
Luke
1:13; 1:30; 1:50; 2:9; 2:10; 5:10; 8:25; 8:35; 8:50; 9:34; 9:45; 12:4; 12:5; 12:7; 12:32; 18:2; 18:4; 19:21; 20:19; 22:2; 23:40; 24:36
John
6:19; 6:20; 9:22; 12:15; 19:8
Acts
5:26; 9:26; 10:2; 10:22; 10:35; 13:16; 13:26; 16:38; 18:9; 22:29; 23:10; 27:17; 27:24; 27:29
Romans
11:20; 13:3; 13:4
2 Corinthians
11:3; 12:20
Galatians
2:12; 4:11
Ephesians
5:33
Colossians
3:22; 3:22
Hebrews
4:1; 11:23; 11:27; 13:6
1 Peter
2:17; 3:6; 3:14
1 John
4:18
Revelation
1:17; 2:10; 11:18; 14:7; 15:4; 19:5

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5399 matches the Greek φοβέω (phobeō),
which occurs 93 times in 90 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 1:20 - But when he thought on these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:22 - But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither; and being warned of God in a dream, he withdrew into the parts of Galilee,

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:26 - Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:28 - And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:31 - Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:5 - And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:27 - But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:30 - But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:6 - And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:7 - And Jesus came and touched them and said, Arise, and be not afraid.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:26 - But if we shall say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:46 - And when they sought to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, because they took him for a prophet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:25 - and I was afraid, and went away and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, thou hast thine own.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:54 - Now the centurion, and they that were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, feared exceedingly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 28:5 - And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, who hath been crucified.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 28:10 - Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not: go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:41 - And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 5:15 - And they come to Jesus, and behold him that was possessed with demons sitting, clothed and in his right mind, even him that had the legion: and they were afraid.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 5:33 - But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what had been done to her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 5:36 - But Jesus, not heeding the word spoken, saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:20 - for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:50 - for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he straightway spake with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 9:32 - But they understood not the saying, and were afraid to ask him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 10:32 - And they were on the way, going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was going before them: and they were amazed; and they that followed were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them the things that were to happen unto him,

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:18 - And the chief priests and the scribes heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, for all the multitude was astonished at his teaching.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:32 - But should we say, From men—they feared the people: for all verily held John to be a prophet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:12 - And they sought to lay hold on him; and they feared the multitude; for they perceived that he spake the parable against them: and they left him, and went away.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 16:8 - And they went out, and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them: and they said nothing to any one; for they were afraid.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:13 - But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: because thy supplication is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:30 - And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:50 -
And his mercy is unto generations and generations
On them that fear him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:9 - And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:10 - And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:10 - and so were also James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:25 - And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And being afraid they marvelled, saying one to another, Who then is this, that he commandeth even the winds and the water, and they obey him?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:35 - And they went out to see what had come to pass; and they came to Jesus, and found the man, from whom the demons were gone out, sitting, clothed and in his right mind, at the feet of Jesus: and they were afraid.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:50 - But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:34 - And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:45 - But they understood not this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:4 - And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:5 - But I will warn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, who after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:7 - But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:32 - Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:2 - saying, There was in a city a judge, who feared not God, and regarded not man:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:4 - And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:21 - for I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that which thou layedst not down, and reapest that which thou didst not sow.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 20:19 - And the scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him in that very hour; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he spake this parable against them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:2 - And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death; for they feared the people.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:40 - But the other answered, and rebuking him said, Dost thou not even fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:19 - When therefore they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they behold Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the boat: and they were afraid.

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