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phobos G5401

φόβος (phobos) means “fear” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

φόβος Greek · G5401 47 tagged occurrences in 44 verses

Pronunciation guide: fob'-os Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G5401

φόβος · phobos · fear

φόβος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX chiefly for יִרְאָה, also for פַּחַד, אֵימָה, etc. ;] 1. in Hom., flight. 2. That which causes flight, fear, dread, terror: Luk.1:12, Act.5:5, 1Ti.5:20. 1Jn.4:18, al.; cogn. accusative, φοβεῖσθαι φ., Mrk.4:41, Luk.2:9; with genitive obj., Jhn.7:13 19:33 20:19, Heb.2:5, 1Pe.3:14 (but cf. ICC, in l);ἀπὸ (τοῦ) φ., Mat.14:26, Luk.21:26; εἰς φ., Rom.8:15; μετὰ φόβου, Mat.28:8; φ. καὶ τρόμος (Lft., Notes, 172), 1Co.2:3, 2Co.7:15, Eph.6:5, Php.2:12; by meton., of that which causes fear, Rom.13:3; of reverential fear, Rom.13:7, 1Pe.1:17 2:18 3:2 3:15; τ. κυρίου, Act.9:31, 2Co.5:11 (see Field, Notes, 183); Χριστοῦ, Eph.5:21; θεοῦ, Rom.3:18, 2Co.7:1 SYN.: see: δειλία (and of. DCG, i, 381) (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

(a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect.

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How translators render G5401

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
fear 24
respect 4
a sense of awe 2
a terror 1
alarm 1
and reverent 1
awe 1
fears 1
respect is due 1
reverence 1
reverent fear 1
stand in fear of sin 1
the fear 1
their fear 1
they fear 1
to fear 1
vvv 1
with awe 1
with fear 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
fear 33
the fear 4
a fear 1
a terror 1
and 1
exceedingly 1
fears 1
in the fear 1
terror 1
the terror 1
through fear 1
with fear 1

Verses containing G5401

Page 1 of 1. 44 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Matthew 14:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.

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  2. Matthew 28:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.

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  3. Matthew 28:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.

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  4. Mark 4:41 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”

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  5. Luke 1:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear.

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  6. Luke 1:65 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events.

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  7. Luke 2:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

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  8. Luke 5:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Everyone was taken with amazement and glorified God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”

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  9. Luke 7:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!”

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  10. Luke 8:37 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to depart from them, because great fear had taken hold of them. So He got into the boat and started back.

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  11. Luke 21:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

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  12. John 7:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Yet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews.

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  13. John 19:38 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body.

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  14. John 20:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.

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  15. Acts 2:43 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.

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  16. Acts 5:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.

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  17. Acts 5:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.

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  18. Acts 9:31 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

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  19. Acts 19:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.

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  20. Romans 3:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

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  21. Romans 8:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

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  22. Romans 13:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.

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  23. Romans 13:7 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.

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  24. 1 Corinthians 2:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling.

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  25. 2 Corinthians 5:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.

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  26. 2 Corinthians 7:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

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  27. 2 Corinthians 7:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.

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  28. 2 Corinthians 7:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Consider what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what vindication! In every way you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.

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  29. 2 Corinthians 7:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

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  30. Ephesians 5:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

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  31. Ephesians 6:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

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  32. Philippians 2:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

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  33. 1 Timothy 5:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.

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  34. Hebrews 2:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.

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  35. 1 Peter 1:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

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  36. 1 Peter 2:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.

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  37. 1 Peter 3:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    when they see your pure and reverent demeanor.

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  38. 1 Peter 3:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

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  39. 1 Peter 3:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

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    Source alternate reference: 3.15

  40. 1 John 4:18 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.

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  41. Jude 1:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.

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  42. Revelation 11:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But after the three and a half days, the breath of life from God entered the two witnesses, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell upon those who saw them.

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  43. Revelation 18:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.”

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  44. Revelation 18:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her will stand at a distance, in fear of her torment. They will weep and mourn,

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