Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5401

Strong's G5401 · Greek

φόβος

phobos · /fob'-os/

Number
G5401
Language
Greek
Original word
φόβος
Transliteration
phobos
Pronunciation
fob'-os
KJV occurrences
43 verses

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.

fear41×
terror3×
exceedingly1×
fears1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

43 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke6 verses
Luke 1:12

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

Luke 1:65

And 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 5:26

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

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

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

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.

John3 verses
Acts5 verses
Romans4 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians5 verses
2 Corinthians 5:11

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

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

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

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

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. inward: Gr. bowels

Ephesians2 verses
Philippians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
1 Peter5 verses
1 John1 verse
Jude1 verse
Revelation3 verses

Topics that use this word

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)