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φοβέω G5399
G5399 is the Greek word φοβέω, transliterated phobéō. The King James Version most often renders it fear.
What it means
to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere.
Where it comes from
from G5401 (φόβος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 93 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence.
Verses using φοβέω
The first 40 of 84 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 1:20 · KJV
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 2:22 · KJV
But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:
Matthew 10:26 · KJV
Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
Matthew 10:28 · KJV
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 10:31 · KJV
Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Matthew 14:5 · KJV
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Matthew 14:27 · KJV
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
Matthew 14:30 · KJV
But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
Matthew 17:7 · KJV
And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
Matthew 21:26 · KJV
But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
Matthew 21:46 · KJV
But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
Matthew 25:25 · KJV
And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
Matthew 27:54 · KJV
Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
Matthew 28:5 · KJV
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
Matthew 28:10 · KJV
Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
Mark 4:41 · KJV
And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Mark 5:33 · KJV
But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.
Mark 5:36 · KJV
As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
Mark 6:20 · KJV
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
Mark 6:50 · KJV
For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
Mark 9:32 · KJV
But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.
Mark 10:32 · KJV
And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,
Mark 11:18 · KJV
And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.
Mark 11:32 · KJV
But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.
Mark 12:12 · KJV
And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.
Luke 1:13 · KJV
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
Luke 1:30 · KJV
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
Luke 1:50 · KJV
And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
Luke 2:9 · KJV
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
Luke 2:10 · KJV
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Luke 5:10 · KJV
And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
Luke 8:25 · KJV
And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.
Luke 8:50 · KJV
But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.
Luke 9:34 · KJV
While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.
Luke 9:45 · KJV
But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.
Luke 12:4 · KJV
And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
Luke 12:5 · KJV
But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
Luke 12:7 · KJV
But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Luke 12:32 · KJV
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Luke 18:2 · KJV
Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:
Common questions
What does Strong's G5399 mean?
G5399 is the Greek word φοβέω (phobéō), meaning to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere.
How is G5399 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it fear (33 times), afraid (18 times), feared (17 times), be (9 times), fearing (6 times), among others.
How many times does G5399 appear in the Bible?
φοβέω (phobéō) is tagged in 84 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5399 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5401 (φόβος).
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