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φόβος G5401

G5401 is the Greek word φόβος, transliterated phóbos. The King James Version most often renders it fear.

Word: φόβοςTransliteration: phóbosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 42 verses

What it means

alarm or fright.

Where it comes from

from a primary (to be put in fear).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 45 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

fear 40×terror 3×exceedingly 1×fears 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: be afraid, + exceedingly, fear, terror.

Verses using φόβος

The first 40 of 42 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 28:4 · KJV

And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

Matthew 28:8 · KJV

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

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?

Luke 1:12 · KJV

And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

Luke 1:65 · KJV

And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.

Luke 5:26 · KJV

And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.

Luke 7:16 · KJV

And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.

Luke 8:37 · KJV

Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.

Luke 21:26 · KJV

Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

John 7:13 · KJV

Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

John 19:38 · KJV

And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.

John 20:19 · KJV

Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

Acts 2:43 · KJV

And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

Acts 5:5 · KJV

And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.

Acts 5:11 · KJV

And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.

Acts 9:31 · KJV

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

Acts 19:17 · KJV

And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

Romans 3:18 · KJV

There is no fear of God before their eyes.

Romans 8:15 · KJV

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Romans 13:3 · KJV

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

Romans 13:7 · KJV

Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

1 Corinthians 2:3 · KJV

And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

2 Corinthians 5:11 · KJV

Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

2 Corinthians 7:1 · KJV

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 7:5 · KJV

For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.

2 Corinthians 7:11 · KJV

For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

2 Corinthians 7:15 · KJV

And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.

Ephesians 5:21 · KJV

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

Ephesians 6:5 · KJV

Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

Philippians 2:12 · KJV

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

1 Timothy 5:20 · KJV

Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

Hebrews 2:15 · KJV

And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

1 Peter 1:17 · KJV

And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

1 Peter 2:18 · KJV

Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

1 Peter 3:2 · KJV

While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.

1 Peter 3:14 · KJV

But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

1 Peter 3:15 · KJV

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

1 John 4:18 · KJV

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Jude 1:23 · KJV

And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

Revelation 11:11 · KJV

And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5401 mean?

G5401 is the Greek word φόβος (phóbos), meaning alarm or fright.

How is G5401 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it fear (40 times), terror (3 times), exceedingly (1 time), fears (1 time).

How many times does G5401 appear in the Bible?

φόβος (phóbos) is tagged in 42 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5401 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a primary (to be put in fear).

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