Strong's Greek · G5399

φοβέω

phobéō

be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence

Definition

to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere

Derivation

from G5401 (φόβος);

Appears 95 times in Scripture

Matthew 2:22

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,

Matthew 10:26

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.

Matthew 1:20

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.

Matthew 10:28

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.

Matthew 17:7

Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.”

Matthew 17:6

When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.

Matthew 14:5

Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.

Matthew 10:31

So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Matthew 14:30

But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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