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φοβέω

phobeōto fearHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb95 occurrences14 books92 verses

Definition

φοβέέω, ῶ

(φόβος) [in LXX chiefly for מִן יָרֵא ;]

1. in Hem., to put to flight. Pass., to be put to flight, to flee affrighted

2. to terrify, frighten (Wis 179; Hdt. and Att..). Pass. (so always in NT; cf. M, Pr., 162), to be seized with fear, be affrighted, fear: Matthew 10:31; 14:27, Mark 5:33; 6:50, Luke 1:13; 8:50, John 6:19; 12:15, Acts 16:38, al.; opposite to ὑψηλοφρονεῖν, Romans 11:20; σφόδρα, Matthew 17:6; 27:54; with cogn. accusative, φόβον μέγαν, Mark 4:41, Luke 2:9 (1Ma.10.8); φόβον αὐτῶν (obj, genitive, but cf. ICC, in l), 1 Peter 3:14; πτόησιν, 1 Peter 3:6; with accusative of person(s), Matthew 10:26, Mark 11:18, Luke 19:21, John 9:22, Acts 9:26,

Romans 13:3, al.; before ἀπό (like Heb. יָרֵא, Jeremiah 1:8, al.; cf. M, Pr., 102, 104n„), Matthew 10:28, Luke 12:4; before μή (cl.; Bl., § 65, 3; M, Pr., 184 f.), Acts 23:10; 27:17; μήπως, Acts 27:29, 2 Corinthians 11:3; 12:20, Galatians 4:11; μήποτε, Hebrews 4:1; with inf. (Bl., § 69, 4; M, Pr., 205), Matthew 1:20, Mark 9:32, al.; of reverential fear: Mark 6:20, Ephesians 5:33; τ. θεόν, Luke 1:50, Acts 10:2, 1 Peter 2:17, Revelation 14:7, al.; τ. κύριον, Colossians 3:22, Revelation 15:4; τ. ὄνομα τ. θεοῦ (see: ὄνομα), Revelation 11:18; οἱ φοβούμενοι τ. θεόν, of proselytes, Acts 13:16, 26 (cf. ἐκ-φοβέω)

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as φοβέω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

95 total
  1. Luke 20:19ἐφοβήθησαν · they were afraid
    When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.
  2. Luke 22:2ἐφοβοῦντο · they feared
    …and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.
  3. Luke 23:40φοβῇ · fear
    But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?
  4. John 6:19ἐφοβήθησαν · they were terrified
    When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.
  5. John 6:20φοβεῖσθε · be afraid
    But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.”
  6. John 9:22ἐφοβοῦντο · they were afraid
    His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already determined that anyone who confessed Jesus as the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.
  7. John 12:15φοβοῦ · Do not be afraid
    “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”
  8. John 19:8ἐφοβήθη · he was even more afraid
    When Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid,
  9. Acts 5:26ἐφοβοῦντο · fear
    At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles—but not by force, for fear the people would stone them.
  10. Acts 9:26ἐφοβοῦντο · they were all afraid of
    When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
  11. Acts 10:2φοβούμενος · God-fearing
    He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.
  12. Acts 10:22φοβούμενος
    “Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”
  13. Acts 10:35φοβούμενος · who fear
    …but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.
  14. Acts 13:16φοβούμενοι · fear
    Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and began to speak: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who fear God, listen to me!
  15. Acts 13:26φοβούμενοι · fear
    Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.
  16. Acts 16:38ἐφοβήθησαν · were alarmed
    So the officers relayed this message to the magistrates, who were alarmed to hear that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens.
  17. Acts 18:9φοβοῦ · be afraid
    One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.
  18. Acts 22:29ἐφοβήθη · was alarmed
    At once those who were about to interrogate Paul stepped back, and the commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put a Roman citizen in chains.
  19. Acts 23:10φοβηθεὶς · was afraid
    The dispute grew so violent that the commander was afraid they would tear Paul to pieces. He ordered the soldiers to go down and remove him by force and bring him into the barracks.
  20. Acts 27:17φοβούμενοί · fearing
    After hoisting it up, the crew used ropes to undergird the ship. And fearing that they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and were driven along.
  21. Acts 27:24φοβοῦ · be afraid
    …and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’
  22. Acts 27:29φοβούμενοί · Fearing that
    Fearing that we would run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daybreak.
  23. Romans 11:20φοβοῦ · be afraid
    That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.
  24. Romans 13:3φοβεῖσθαι · to be unafraid
    For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.
  25. Romans 13:4φοβοῦ · be afraid
    For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.
  26. 2 Corinthians 11:3Φοβοῦμαι · I am afraid
    I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.
  27. 2 Corinthians 12:20φοβοῦμαι · I am afraid
    For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.
  28. Galatians 2:12φοβούμενος · for fear of
    For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group.
  29. Galatians 4:11φοβοῦμαι · I fear
    I fear for you, that my efforts for you may have been in vain.
  30. Ephesians 5:33φοβῆται · must respect
    Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
  31. Colossians 3:22φοβούμενοι · [and] fear
    Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.
  32. Hebrews 4:1Φοβηθῶμεν · let us be careful
    Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it.
  33. Hebrews 11:23ἐφοβήθησαν · they were unafraid
    By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict.
  34. Hebrews 11:27φοβηθεὶς · fearing
    By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.
  35. Hebrews 13:6φοβηθήσομαι · I will not be afraid
    So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
  36. 1 Peter 2:17φοβεῖσθε · fear
    Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
  37. 1 Peter 3:6φοβούμεναι · to give way
    …just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear.
  38. 1 Peter 3:14φοβηθῆτε · Do not fear
    But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
  39. 1 John 4:18φοβούμενος · fears
    There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.
  40. Revelation 1:17φοβοῦ · be afraid
    When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,
  41. Revelation 2:10φοβοῦ · fear
    Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
  42. Revelation 11:18φοβουμένοις · fear
    The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great—and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”
  43. Revelation 14:7Φοβήθητε · Fear
    And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”
  44. Revelation 15:4φοβηθῇ · will not fear [You]
    Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”
  45. Revelation 19:5φοβούμενοι · fear
    Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”