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φοβέω

phobeōto fearHow to read Greek
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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

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

95 total
  1. Matthew 1:20φοβηθῇς · do not be afraid
    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.
  2. Matthew 2:22ἐφοβήθη · he was afraid
    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,
  3. Matthew 9:8ἐφοβήθησαν · they were filled with awe
    When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
  4. Matthew 10:26φοβηθῆτε · do not be afraid
    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.
  5. Matthew 10:28φοβεῖσθε · Do not be afraid; φοβεῖσθε · fear
    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.
  6. Matthew 10:31φοβεῖσθε · do not be afraid
    So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
  7. Matthew 14:5ἐφοβήθη · he was afraid
    Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
  8. Matthew 14:27φοβεῖσθε · be afraid
    But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
  9. Matthew 14:30ἐφοβήθη · he was afraid
    But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
  10. Matthew 17:6ἐφοβήθησαν · in terror
    When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.
  11. Matthew 17:7φοβεῖσθε · Do not be afraid
    Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.”
  12. Matthew 21:26φοβούμεθα · we are afraid
    But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”
  13. Matthew 21:46ἐφοβήθησαν · they were afraid
    Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.
  14. Matthew 25:25φοβηθεὶς · I was afraid
    So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what belongs to you.’
  15. Matthew 27:54ἐφοβήθησαν · they were terrified
    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.”
  16. Matthew 28:5φοβεῖσθε · be afraid
    But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
  17. Matthew 28:10φοβεῖσθε · be afraid
    “Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”
  18. Mark 4:41ἐφοβήθησαν · Overwhelmed with fear
    Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
  19. Mark 5:15ἐφοβήθησαν · they were afraid
    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.
  20. Mark 5:33φοβηθεῖσα · in fear
    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.
  21. Mark 5:36φοβοῦ · be afraid
    But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”
  22. Mark 6:20ἐφοβεῖτο · feared
    …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.
  23. Mark 6:50φοβεῖσθε · be afraid
    …for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
  24. Mark 9:32ἐφοβοῦντο · they were afraid
    But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.
  25. Mark 10:32ἐφοβοῦντο · were afraid
    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:
  26. Mark 11:18ἐφοβοῦντο · they were afraid
    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.
  27. Mark 11:32ἐφοβοῦντο · they were afraid of
    But if we say, ‘From men’...” they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John truly was a prophet.
  28. Mark 12:12ἐφοβήθησαν · fearing
    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.
  29. Mark 16:8ἐφοβοῦντο · in their fear
    So the women left the tomb and ran away, trembling and bewildered. And in their fear they did not say a word to anyone.
  30. Luke 1:13φοβοῦ · be afraid
    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.
  31. Luke 1:30φοβοῦ · be afraid
    So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
  32. Luke 1:50φοβουμένοις · who fear
    His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
  33. Luke 2:9ἐφοβήθησαν · they were terrified
    Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
  34. Luke 2:10φοβεῖσθε · be afraid
    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:
  35. Luke 5:10φοβοῦ · be afraid
    …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.”
  36. Luke 8:25Φοβηθέντες · Frightened
    “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!”
  37. Luke 8:35ἐφοβήθησαν · they were afraid
    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.
  38. Luke 8:50φοβοῦ · be afraid
    But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”
  39. Luke 9:34ἐφοβήθησαν · they were afraid
    While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
  40. Luke 9:45ἐφοβοῦντο · they were afraid
    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.
  41. Luke 12:4φοβηθῆτε · do not be afraid
    I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
  42. Luke 12:5φοβηθῆτε · you should fear; φοβήθητε · Fear; φοβήθητε · fear
    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!
  43. Luke 12:7φοβεῖσθε · [So] do not be afraid
    And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
  44. Luke 12:32φοβοῦ · be afraid
    Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
  45. Luke 18:2φοβούμενος · feared
    “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men.
  46. Luke 18:4φοβοῦμαι · fear
    For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect men,
  47. Luke 19:21ἐφοβούμην · I was afraid of
    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.’