Strong's Greek · G5399
φοβέω
phobéō
Definitionto frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
Derivationfrom G5401 (φόβος);
KJV usagebe (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence
Occurrences93 in the KJV · 90 verses
φοβέω in Scripture
Matthew 1:20
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 2:22
But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:
Matthew 10:26
Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
Matthew 10:28
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 10:31
Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Matthew 14:5
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Matthew 14:27
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
Matthew 14:30
But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
Matthew 17:6
And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
Matthew 17:7
And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
Matthew 21:26
But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
Matthew 21:46
But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
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