Word study · Greek
φοβέω
phobeōG5399to fear
Used 95 times in the tagged text.
What it means
- in Hem., to put to flight
- to terrify, frighten
Full dictionary entry (technical)
- 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: Mat.10:31 14:27, Mrk.5:33 6:50, Luk.1:13 8:50, Jhn.6:19 12:15, Act.16:38, al.; opposite to ὑψηλοφρονεῖν, Rom.11:20; σφόδρα, Mat.17:6 27:54; with cogn. accusative, φόβον μέγαν, Mrk.4:41, Luk.2:9 (1Ma.10:8); φόβον αὐτῶν (obj, genitive, but cf. ICC, in l), 1Pe.3:14; πτόησιν, 1Pe.3:6; with accusative of person(s), Mat.10:26, Mrk.11:18, Luk.19:21, Jhn.9:22, Act.9:26,
- Rom.13:3, al.; before ἀπό (like Heb. יָרֵא, Jer.1:8, al.; cf. M, Pr., 102, 104n„), Mat.10:28, Luk.12:4; before μή (cl.; Bl., § 65, 3; M, Pr., 184 f.), Act.23:10 27:17; μήπως, Act.27:29, 2Co.11:3 12:20, Gal.4:11; μήποτε, Heb.4:1; with inf. (Bl., § 69, 4; M, Pr., 205), Mat.1:20, Mrk.9:32, al.; of reverential fear: Mrk.6:20, Eph.5:33; τ. θεόν, Luk.1:50, Act.10:2, 1Pe.2:17, Rev.14:7, al.; τ. κύριον, Col.3:22, Rev.15:4; τ. ὄνομα τ. θεοῦ (see: ὄνομα), Rev.11:18; οἱ φοβούμενοι τ. θεόν, of proselytes, Act.13:16, 26 (cf. ἐκ-φοβέω)
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Same idea, other words · The fear of the Lord
Fear in Scripture runs from terror to reverent awe. 'The fear of the Lord' names the awe and trust that is the beginning of wisdom.
Where it appears
- Matthew18
- Mark12
- Luke23
- John5
- Acts14
- Romans3
- 2 Corinthians2
- Galatians2
- Ephesians1
- Colossians1
- Hebrews4
- 1 Peter3
- 1 John1
- Revelation6
Every use · 1–50 of 95 · BSB
But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee,
When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.
Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.”
But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”
Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.
So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what belongs to you.’
When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.”
But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
“Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”
Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons sitting there, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him trembling in fear, and she told Him the whole truth.
But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”
because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.
for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.
As they were going up the road to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were amazed, but those who followed were afraid. Again Jesus took the Twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him:
When the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching.
But if we say, ‘From men’...” they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John truly was a prophet.
At this, the leaders sought to arrest Jesus, for they knew that He had spoken this parable against them. But fearing the crowd, they left Him and went away.
So the women left the tomb and ran away, trembling and bewildered. And in their fear they did not say a word to anyone.
But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.
So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”
“Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”
So the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”
While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
But they did not understand this statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.
I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!
But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!
But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!
And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
“In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men.
For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect men,
For I was afraid of you, because you are a harsh man. You withdraw what you did not deposit and reap what you did not sow.’
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