Strong's Lexicon emphobos: Afraid, terrified, in fear Original Word: ἔμφοβος Word Origin: From the Greek preposition "ἐν" (en, meaning "in") and "φόβος" (phobos, meaning "fear" or "terror"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with fear or terror is יָרֵא (yare', Strong's H3372), which similarly conveys a sense of fear or reverence, especially in the presence of God. Usage: The Greek word "ἔμφοβος" (emphobos) is used to describe a state of being filled with fear or terror. It conveys a sense of being struck with fear, often in response to a sudden or overwhelming event. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the reaction of individuals who encounter divine or supernatural occurrences, leading to a profound sense of awe and fear. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, fear was often associated with the divine or the unknown. Encounters with the divine, whether through visions, angelic appearances, or miraculous events, were typically met with fear and reverence. This cultural context helps to explain why biblical characters often respond with fear when confronted with the presence or actions of God or His messengers. HELPS Word-studies 1719 émphobos (from 1722, "in" and 5401 /phóbos, "fear") – properly, locked in a state of fear, i.e. in the grip of a fearful state of mind. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom en and phobos Definition terrible, in fear (used of godly fear) NASB Translation frightened (2), much alarmed (1), terrified (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1719: ἔμφοβοςἔμφοβος (see ἐν, III. 3), ἐμφοβον,(φόβος), thrown into fear, terrified, affrighted: Luke 24:5,(37); Acts 10:4; (Acts 22:9 Rec.); Strong's Exhaustive Concordance terrified, afraidFrom en and phobos; in fear, i.e. Alarmed -- affrighted, afraid, tremble. see GREEK en see GREEK phobos Forms and Transliterations εμπεφραγμένοι εμφοβοι έμφοβοι ἔμφοβοι εμφοβος έμφοβος ἔμφοβος εμφοβων εμφόβων ἐμφόβων εμφραγμώ εμφράξαι εμφράξει εμφράξετε έμφραξον εμφράξουσι εμφραχθείη εμφραχθήσεται ενεφράγη ενέφραξαν ενέφραξε emphoboi émphoboi emphobon emphobōn emphóbon emphóbōn emphobos émphobosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 24:5 Adj-GMPGRK: ἐμφόβων δὲ γενομένων NAS: and as [the women] were terrified and bowed KJV: they were afraid, and bowed down INT: terrified moreover having become Luke 24:37 Adj-NMP Acts 10:4 Adj-NMS Acts 24:25 Adj-NMS Revelation 11:13 Adj-NMP Strong's Greek 1719 |
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