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φοβερός G5398
G5398 is the Greek word φοβερός, transliterated phoberós. The King James Version most often renders it fearful.
What it means
frightful, i.e. (objectively) formidable.
Where it comes from
from G5401 (φόβος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: fearful, terrible.
Verses using φοβερός
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Hebrews 10:27 · KJV
But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
Hebrews 10:31 · KJV
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Hebrews 12:21 · KJV
And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)
Common questions
What does Strong's G5398 mean?
G5398 is the Greek word φοβερός (phoberós), meaning frightful, i.e. (objectively) formidable.
How is G5398 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it fearful (1 time), fearful thing (1 time), terrible (1 time).
How many times does G5398 appear in the Bible?
φοβερός (phoberós) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5398 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5401 (φόβος).
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