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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 about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Yosef, son of David, don't be afraid to take to yourself Miryam, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Ruach HaKodesh.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:22 - But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Yehudah in the place of his father, Herod, he was afraid to go there. Being warned in a dream, he withdrew into the region of the Galil,

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:26 - Therefore don't be afraid of them, for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed; and hidden that will not be known.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:28 - Don't be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehinnom.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:31 - Therefore don't be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:5 - 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 Box Mat 14:27

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:27 - But immediately Yeshua spoke to them, saying "Cheer up! I AM! Don't be afraid."

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:6 - When the talmidim heard it, they fell on their faces, and were very afraid.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:7 - Yeshua came and touched them and said, "Get up, and don't be afraid."

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:46 - When they sought to seize him, they feared the multitudes, because they considered him to be a prophet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:25 - I was afraid, and went away and hid your talent in the eretz. Behold, you have what is yours.'

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:54 - Now the centurion, and those who were with him watching Yeshua, 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 - The angel answered the women, "Don't be afraid, for I know that you seek Yeshua, who has been crucified.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 28:10 - Then Yeshua said to them, "Don't be afraid. Go tell my brothers that they should go into the Galil, and there they will see me."

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:41 - They were greatly afraid, and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 5:15 - They came to Yeshua, and saw him who had been possessed by demons sitting, clothed, and in his right mind, even him who 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 Yeshua, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, "Don't be afraid, only believe."

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:20 - for Herod feared Yochanan, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he did many things, and he heard him gladly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:50 - for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them, and said to them, "Cheer up! It is I! Don't be afraid."

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 9:32 - But they didn't understand the saying, and were afraid to ask him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 10:32 - They were on the way, going up to Yerushalayim; and Yeshua was going in front of them, and they were amazed; and those who followed were afraid. He again took the twelve, and began to tell them the things that were going to happen to him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:18 - The chief Kohanim and the Sofrim heard it, and sought how they might destroy him. For they feared him, because all the multitude was astonished at his teaching.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:32 - If we should say, 'From men'"--they feared the people, for all held Yochanan to really be a prophet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:12 - They tried to seize him, but they feared the multitude; for they perceived that he spoke the parable against them. They left him, and went away.

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:13 - But the angel said to him, "Don't be afraid, Zekharyah, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elisheva, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name Yochanan.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:30 - The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Miryam, for you have found favor with God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:50 - His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:9 - Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:10 - The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:10 - and so also were Ya`akov and Yochanan, sons of Zavdai, who were partners with Shim`on. Yeshua said to Shim`on, "Don't be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive."

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:25 - He said to them, "Where is your faith?" Being afraid they marveled, saying one to another, "Who is this, then, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him?"

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:35 - People went out to see what had happened. They came to Yeshua, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Yeshua's feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:50 - But Yeshua hearing it, answered him, "Don't be afraid. Only believe, and she will be healed."

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:34 - While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:45 - But they didn't understand this saying. 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 - "I tell you, my friends, don't be afraid of those who 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 you should fear. Fear him, who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehinnom. Yes, I tell you, fear him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:7 - But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don't be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:32 - Don't be afraid, 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 a judge in a certain city who didn't fear God, and didn't respect man.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:4 - He wouldn't for a while, but afterward he said to himself, 'Though I neither fear God, nor respect man,

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:21 - for I feared you, because you are an exacting man. You take up that which you didn't lay down, and reap that which you didn't sow.'

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 20:19 - The chief Kohanim and the Sofrim sought to lay hands on Him that very hour, but they feared the people -- for they knew He had spoken this parable against them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:2 - The chief Kohanim and the Sofrim 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, "Don't you even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:19 - When therefore they had rowed about twenty-five or thirty stadia, they saw Yeshua walking on the sea, and drawing near to the boat; and they were afraid.

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