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King James Bible

Strongs Number: G5399


Greek Word
φοβέω
Transliteration
phobeō
Phonetic
fob-eh'-o
Part of Speech
Verb
Strongs Definition

to frighten that is (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy to be in awe of that is revere

Thayers Definition

1. to put to flight by terrifying (to scare away)

a. to put to flight, to flee

b. to fear, be afraid

1. to be struck with fear, to be seized with alarm 1b

c. of those startled by strange sights or occurrences 1b

d. of those struck with amazement

1. to fear, be afraid of one

2. to fear (i.e. hesitate) to do something (for fear of harm)

e. to reverence, venerate, to treat with deference or reverential obedience

Origin
From G5401
Bible Usage
be (+ sore) afraid fear (exceedingly) reverence.