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φόβος

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greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine47 occurrences16 books44 verses

Definition

φόβος, -ου, ὁ

[in LXX chiefly for יִרְאָה, also for פַּחַד, אֵימָה, etc. ;]

1. in Hom., flight.

2. That which causes flight, fear, dread, terror: Luke 1:12, Acts 5:5, 1 Timothy 5:20. 1 John 4:18, al.; cogn. accusative, φοβεῖσθαι φ., Mark 4:41, Luke 2:9; with genitive obj., John 7:13; 19:33; 20:19, Hebrews 2:5, 1 Peter 3:14 (but cf. ICC, in l);ἀπὸ (τοῦ) φ., Matthew 14:26, Luke 21:26; εἰς φ., Romans 8:15; μετὰ φόβου, Matthew 28:8; φ. καὶ τρόμος (Lft., Notes, 172), 1 Corinthians 2:3, 2 Corinthians 7:15, Ephesians 6:5, Philippians 2:12; by meton., of that which causes fear, Romans 13:3; of reverential fear, Romans 13:7, 1 Peter 1:17; 2:18; 3:2; 3:15; τ. κυρίου, Acts 9:31, 2 Corinthians 5:11 (see Field, Notes, 183); Χριστοῦ, Ephesians 5:21; θεοῦ, Romans 3:18, 2 Corinthians 7:1

Synonyms: see: δειλία (and of. DCG, i, 381)

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

47 total
  1. Matthew 14:26φόβου · fear
    When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.
  2. Matthew 28:4φόβου · fear
    The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
  3. Matthew 28:8φόβου · fear
    So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.
  4. Mark 4:41φόβον
    Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
  5. Luke 1:12φόβος · with fear
    When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear.
  6. Luke 1:65φόβος · awe
    All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events.
  7. Luke 2:9φόβον
    Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
  8. Luke 5:26φόβου · with awe
    Everyone was taken with amazement and glorified God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”
  9. Luke 7:16φόβος · A sense of awe
    A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!”
  10. Luke 8:37φόβῳ · fear
    Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to depart from them, because great fear had taken hold of them. So He got into the boat and started back.
  11. Luke 21:26φόβου · fear
    Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
  12. John 7:13φόβον · fear
    Yet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews.
  13. John 19:38φόβον · fear
    Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body.
  14. John 20:19φόβον · fear
    It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.
  15. Acts 2:43φόβος · A sense of awe
    A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.
  16. Acts 5:5φόβος · fear
    On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.
  17. Acts 5:11φόβος · fear
    And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.
  18. Acts 9:31φόβῳ · fear
    Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
  19. Acts 19:17φόβος · fear
    This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.
  20. Romans 3:18φόβος · fear
    “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”
  21. Romans 8:15φόβον · fear
    For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
  22. Romans 13:3φόβος · a terror
    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.
  23. Romans 13:7φόβον · respect [is due]; φόβον · respect
    Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.
  24. 1 Corinthians 2:3φόβῳ · fear
    I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling.
  25. 2 Corinthians 5:11φόβον · to fear
    Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.
  26. 2 Corinthians 7:1φόβῳ · [the] fear
    Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
  27. 2 Corinthians 7:5φόβοι · fears
    For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.
  28. 2 Corinthians 7:11φόβον · alarm
    Consider what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what vindication! In every way you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.
  29. 2 Corinthians 7:15φόβου · fear
    And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.
  30. Ephesians 5:21φόβῳ · reverence
    Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
  31. Ephesians 6:5φόβου · respect
    Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
  32. Philippians 2:12φόβου · fear
    Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
  33. 1 Timothy 5:20φόβον · stand in fear [of sin]
    But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.
  34. Hebrews 2:15φόβῳ · [their] fear
    …and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.
  35. 1 Peter 1:17φόβῳ · reverent fear
    Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
  36. 1 Peter 2:18φόβῳ · respect
    Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.
  37. 1 Peter 3:2φόβῳ · [and] reverent
    …when they see your pure and reverent demeanor.
  38. 1 Peter 3:14φόβον · they 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 Peter 3:15φόβου · respect
    But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
  40. 1 John 4:18Φόβος · fear; φόβον · fear; φόβος · fear
    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.
  41. Jude 1:23φόβῳ · fear
    …save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.
  42. Revelation 11:11φόβος · fear
    But after the three and a half days, the breath of life from God entered the two witnesses, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell upon those who saw them.
  43. Revelation 18:10φόβον · fear
    In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.”
  44. Revelation 18:15φόβον · fear
    The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her will stand at a distance, in fear of her torment. They will weep and mourn,