φοβέω
phobeō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "φοβέω" (phobeō) primarily means to cause fear or to be afraid. In the New Testament, it is often used in the passive sense, describing someone experiencing fear or being frightened. It can also refer to reverential fear or respect, particularly toward God or authority figures.
to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
The Greek word phobeō means "to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere," encompassing related ideas including be afraid, fear, reverence.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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