G5398: φοβερός
phoberós · “fearful”
Definition
frightful, i.e. (objectively) formidable
KJV translates it as: fearful, terrible
Word origin: from G5401 (φόβος);
Extended definition
φοβερός, -ά, -όν
(φοβέω), [in LXX chiefly for יָרֵא, also for דְּחַל, אָיֹם ;]
fearful, whether act, or pass.;
1. act., = δεινός, causing fear, terrible (LXX): Heb.10:27, 31 12:21
2. Pass., = δειλός, feeling fear, timid (cl. in both senses).†
(AS)
(φοβέω), [in LXX chiefly for יָרֵא, also for דְּחַל, אָיֹם ;]
fearful, whether act, or pass.;
1. act., = δεινός, causing fear, terrible (LXX): Heb.10:27, 31 12:21
2. Pass., = δειλός, feeling fear, timid (cl. in both senses).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5398 is translated
- terrifying ×1
- it is a fearful thing ×1
- fearful ×1
Bible verses with G5398 (phoberós)
Phoberós appears in 3 verses.
- Hebrews 10:27
But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
- Hebrews 10:31
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
- Hebrews 12:21
And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)