Berean Strong's Lexicon phoberos: Fearful, terrifying, dreadful Original Word: φοβερός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φοβέω (phobeo), meaning "to frighten" or "to be afraid." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "phoberos" is יָרֵא (yare, Strong's H3372), which also conveys fear, reverence, or awe, particularly in relation to God. Usage: The Greek adjective "phoberos" is used to describe something that inspires fear or dread. It conveys a sense of something that is terrifying or awe-inspiring, often in a context that suggests a response of reverence or caution. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both the fear of God and the fear of judgment, emphasizing the seriousness and gravity of divine matters. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, fear was often associated with the divine and the unknown. The concept of fear in the biblical context is multifaceted, encompassing both a reverential awe of God and a fear of His righteous judgment. The early Christian community understood fear as a natural response to the holiness and majesty of God, as well as a motivator for righteous living. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5398 phoberós (an adjective) – fearful, prompting a person to withdraw (flee). See 5401 (phobos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom phobeó Definition fearful NASB Translation terrible (1), terrifying (1), terrifying thing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5398: φοβερόςφοβερός, φοβερά, φοβερόν (φοβέω), from Aeschylus down, (fearful i. e.): 1. (actively) inspiring fear, terrible, formidable; the Sept. for נורָא. 2. (passively) affected with fear, timid; in the N. T., only in the former (active) sense: Hebrews 10:27, 31; Hebrews 12:21. From phobos; frightful, i.e. (objectively) formidable -- fearful, terrible. see GREEK phobos Englishman's Concordance Hebrews 10:27 Adj-NFSGRK: φοβερὰ δέ τις NAS: but a terrifying expectation KJV: a certain fearful looking for INT: terrifying however certain Hebrews 10:31 Adj-NNS Hebrews 12:21 Adj-NNS Strong's Greek 5398 |
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