Strong's Lexicon phobétron: Terror, Fright, Fear Original Word: φοβέτρον 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 fear is יִרְאָה (yirah, Strong's H3374), which conveys a sense of fear, reverence, or awe, particularly in relation to God. Usage: The term "phobétron" is used to denote something that causes fear or terror. It is often associated with a sense of dread or an object that incites fear. In the context of the New Testament, it can refer to both literal and metaphorical sources of fear, emphasizing the emotional and psychological impact of such experiences. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, fear was a common theme in both religious and secular contexts. Deities were often depicted as wielding power that could instill fear, and fear was seen as a natural human response to the unknown or the divine. In Jewish thought, fear of the Lord was considered the beginning of wisdom, highlighting a reverential awe rather than mere terror. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5400 phóbētron (a neuter noun) – a fearful sight, emphasizing its terrifying impact on people trying to withdraw (flee from) it. It is used only in Lk 21:11. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom phobétros (something to be feared); from phobeó Definition a (cause of) terror NASB Translation terrors (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5400: φόβητρονφόβητρον (or φοβηθρον (so L Tr WH; see WH's Appendix, p. 149)), φοβητρου, τό (φοβέω), that which strikes terror, a terror (cause of) fright: Luke 21:11. (Plato, Ax., p. 367 a.; Hippocrates, Lucian, others (but always in plural (Liddell and Scott)); for חָגָא, Isaiah 19:17.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fearful sight. Neuter of a derivative of phobeo; a frightening thing, i.e. Terrific portent -- fearful sight. see GREEK phobeo Forms and Transliterations φοβηθρα φόβηθρά φόβητρά φόβητρον phobetra phobētra phóbetrá phóbētráLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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