Strong's G5401 · Greek
φόβος
phobos · /fob'-os/
Definition
from a primary phebomai (to be put in fear); alarm or fright:--be afraid, + exceedingly, fear, terror.
KJV: be afraid, + exceedingly, fear, terror
Root / derivation: from a primary phebomai (to be put in fear)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φόβος across 43 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
43 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
Matthew 28:4And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
Matthew 28:8And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
Luke6 verses
And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.
Luke 1:65And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea. sayings: or, things
Luke 5:26And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying We have seen strange things to day.
Luke 7:16And 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 8:37Then 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 21:26Men'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.
John3 verses
Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.
John 19:38And 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 20:19Then 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.
Acts5 verses
And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
Acts 5:5And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
Acts 5:11And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.
Acts 9:31Then 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 19:17And 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.
Romans4 verses
There is no fear of God before their eyes.
Romans 8:15For 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 13:3For 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 13:7Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians5 verses
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 7:1Having 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 7:5For, 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 7:11For 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 7:15And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. inward: Gr. bowels
Ephesians2 verses
Hebrews1 verse
1 Peter5 verses
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 2:18Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
1 Peter 3:2While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.
1 Peter 3:14But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
1 Peter 3:15But 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: fear: or, reverence
Revelation3 verses
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.
Revelation 18:10Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.
Revelation 18:15The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5401 (phobos) mean?
from a primary phebomai (to be put in fear); alarm or fright:--be afraid, + exceedingly, fear, terror.
How many times does G5401 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5401 (φόβος) appears in 43 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fear.”
How is phobos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5401 is rendered as “fear” (41×), “terror” (3×), “exceedingly” (1×), “fears” (1×).
Where does the Greek word φόβος come from?
from a primary phebomai (to be put in fear)