Phobos φόβος

Phobos (Greek φόβος, Strong's G5401) is a Greek masculine noun meaning “fear”. It occurs 47 times in 44 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Topics

• Fear

Verses

Every verse with Phobos, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 14:26
  And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.
• Matthew 28:4
  And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
• Matthew 28:8
  And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.

Mark

• Mark 4:41
  And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”

Luke

• Luke 1:12
  And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear.
• Luke 1:65
  And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judea.All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events.
• Luke 2:9
  And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
• Luke 5:26
  And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.Everyone was taken with amazement and glorified God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”
• Luke 7:16
  And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!”
• Luke 8:37
  Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to depart from them, because great fear had taken hold of them. So He got into the boat and started back.
• Luke 21:26
  Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

John

• John 7:13
  Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.Yet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews.
• John 19:38
  And after this Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body.
• John 20:19
  Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.

Acts

• Acts 2:43
  And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.
• Acts 5:5
  And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.
• Acts 5:11
  And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.
• Acts 9:31
  Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
• Acts 19:17
  And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.

Romans

• Romans 3:18
  There is no fear of God before their eyes.“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”
• Romans 8:15
  For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
• Romans 13:3
  For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.
• Romans 13:7
  Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.

1 Corinthians

• 1 Corinthians 2:3
  And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling.

2 Corinthians

• 2 Corinthians 5:11
  Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.
• 2 Corinthians 7:1
  Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
• 2 Corinthians 7:5
  For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.
• 2 Corinthians 7:11
  For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.Consider what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what vindication! In every way you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.
• 2 Corinthians 7:15
  And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

Ephesians

• Ephesians 5:21
  Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
• Ephesians 6:5
  Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

Philippians

• Philippians 2:12
  Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

1 Timothy

• 1 Timothy 5:20
  Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.

Hebrews

• Hebrews 2:15
  And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.

1 Peter

• 1 Peter 1:17
  And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
• 1 Peter 2:18
  Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.
• 1 Peter 3:2
  While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.when they see your pure and reverent demeanor.
• 1 Peter 3:14
  But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
• 1 Peter 3:16
  Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

1 John

• 1 John 4:18
  There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.

Jude

• Jude 1:23
  And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.

Revelation

• Revelation 11:11
  And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.But after the three and a half days, the breath of life from God entered the two witnesses, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell upon those who saw them.
• Revelation 18:10
  Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.”
• Revelation 18:15
  The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,The merchants who sold these things and grew their wealth from her will stand at a distance, in fear of her torment. They will weep and mourn,

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).