Strong’s G5401

φόβος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

phobos

Pronunciation

FOH-bos

Definition

Fear, terror, reverence, respect

Meaning

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

Usage

In the New Testament, "phobos" primarily denotes a sense of fear or terror, often in response to the divine or supernatural. It can also imply reverence or awe, particularly in the context of the fear of the Lord, which is a profound respect and recognition of God's power and holiness. The term is used both in a negative sense, as in fear of danger or judgment, and in a positive sense, as in reverence for God.

Bible references

Matthew 14:26;Matthew 28:4;Matthew 28:8;Mark 4:41;Luke 1:12;Luke 1:65;Luke 2:9;Luke 5:26;Luke 7:16;Luke 8:37;Luke 21:26;John 7:13;John 19:38;John 20:19;Acts 2:43;Acts 5:5;Acts 5:11;Acts 9:31;Acts 19:17;Romans 3:18;Romans 8:15;Romans 13:3;Romans 13:7;Romans 13:7;1 Corinthians 2:3