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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