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Lexicon :: Strong's G5399 - phobeō

Aa
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 95 times in 92 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Mat 1:20–Luk 23:40)

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 1:20 - But when he was giving thought to these things, an angel of the Lord came to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, have no fear of taking Mary as your wife; because that which is in her body is of the Holy Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:22 - But when it came to his ears that Archelaus was ruling over Judaea in the place of his father Herod, he was in fear of going there; and God having given him news of the danger in a dream, he went out of the way into the country parts of Galilee.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:8

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:8 - But when the people saw it they were full of fear, and gave glory to God who had given such authority to men.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:26

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:26 - Have, then, no fear of them: because nothing is covered which will not come to light, or secret which will not be made clear.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:28

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:28 - And have no fear of those who put to death the body, but are not able to put to death the soul. But have fear of him who has power to give soul and body to destruction in hell.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 10:31 - Then have no fear; you are of more value than a flock of sparrows.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:5

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:5 - And he would have put him to death, but for his fear of the people, because in their eyes John was a prophet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:27

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:27 - But straight away Jesus said to them, Take heart; it is I, have no fear.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:30

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:30 - But when he saw the wind he was in fear and, starting to go down, he gave a cry, saying, Help, Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:6 - And at these words the disciples went down on their faces in great fear.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:7 - And Jesus came and put his hand on them and said, Get up and have no fear.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:26

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:26 - But if we say, From men; we are in fear of the people, because all take John to be a prophet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:46

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 21:46 - And though they had a desire to take him, they were in fear of the people, because in their eyes he was a prophet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:25 - And I was in fear, and went away, and put your talent in the earth: here is what is yours.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:54 - Now the captain and those who were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earth-shock and the things which were done, were in great fear and said, Truly this was a son of God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 28:5 - And the angel said to the women, Have no fear: for I see that you are searching for Jesus, who was put to death on the cross.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 28:10

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 28:10 - Then said Jesus to them, Have no fear: go and give word to my brothers to go into Galilee, and there they will see me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:41 - And their fear was great, and they said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea do his orders?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 5:15 - And they came to Jesus, and saw the man in whom had been the evil spirits seated, clothed and with full use of his senses, and they were full of fear.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 5:33 - The woman, shaking with fear, conscious of what had been done to her, came and, falling on her face before him, gave him a true account of everything.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 5:36 - But Jesus, giving no attention to their words, said to the ruler of the Synagogue, Have no fear, only have faith.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:20 - For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:50 - For they all saw him, and were troubled. But straight away he said to them, Take heart, it is I, have no fear.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 9:32 - But the saying was not clear to them, and they were in fear of questioning him about it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 10:32 - And they were on the way, going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was going before them: and they were full of wonder; but those who came after him were in fear. And again he took the twelve, and gave them word of the things which were to come on him,

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:18 - And it came to the ears of the chief priests and scribes, and they took thought how they might put him to death; being in fear of him, because all the people were full of wonder at his teaching.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:32 - But if we say, From men--they were in fear of the people, because all took John to be truly a prophet.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:12 - And they made attempts to take him; but they were in fear of the people, because they saw that the story was against them; and they went away from him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 16:8 - And they went out quickly from the place, because fear and great wonder had come on them: and they said nothing to anyone, because they were full of fear that ...

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:13 - But the angel said, Have no fear, Zacharias, for your prayer has come to the ears of God, and your wife Elisabeth will have a son, and his name will be John.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:30

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:30 - And the angel said to her, Have no fear, Mary, for you have God's approval.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:50

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:50 - His mercy is for all generations in whom is the fear of him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:9

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:9 - And an angel of the Lord came to them, and the glory of the Lord was shining round about them: and fear came on them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:10 - And the angel said, Have no fear; for truly, I give you good news of great joy which will be for all the people:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:10 - And so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were working with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Have no fear; from this time forward you will be a fisher of men.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:25

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:25 - And he said to them, Where is your faith? And fear and wonder overcame them, and they said to one another, Who then is this, who gives orders even to the winds and the water and they do what he says?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:35

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:35 - And they went out to see what had taken place, and they came to Jesus and saw the man out of whom the evil spirits had gone, seated, clothed and with full use of his senses, at the feet of Jesus; and fear came on them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:50

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:50 - But Jesus at these words said to him, Have no fear, only have faith, and she will be made well.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:34

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:34 - And while he said these things, the shade of a cloud came over them, and they were full of fear when they went into the cloud.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:45

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:45 - But this saying was not clear to them and its sense was kept secret from them so that they were not able to see it: and they had fear of questioning him about it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:4 - And I say to you, my friends, Have no fear of those who may put the body to death, and are able to do no more than that.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:5

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:5 - But I will make clear to you of whom you are to be in fear: of him who after death has power to send you to hell; yes, truly I say, Have fear of him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:7 - But even the hairs of your head are numbered. Have no fear: you are of more value than a flock of sparrows.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:32

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:32 - Have no fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:2

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:2 - Saying, There was a judge in a certain town, who had no fear of God or respect for man:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:4 - And for a time he would not: but later, he said to himself, Though I have no fear of God or respect for man,

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:21

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:21 - Because I was in fear of you, for you are a hard man: you take up what you have not put down, and get in grain where you have not put seed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 20:19

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 20:19 - And the chief priests and the scribes made attempts to get their hands on him in that very hour; and they were in fear of the people, for they saw that he had made up this story against them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:2

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:2 - And the chief priests and the scribes were looking for a chance to put him to death, but they went in fear of the people.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:40

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:40 - But the other, protesting, said, Have you no fear of God? for you have a part in the same punishment,

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