5398. phoberos

Lexicon

phoberos: Fearful, terrifying, dreadful

Original Word: φοβερός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: phoberos
Pronunciation: fo-be-ROS
Phonetic Spelling: (fob-er-os')
Definition: Fearful, terrifying, dreadful
Meaning: fearful, dreadful, terrible.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fearful, terrible.

From phobos; frightful, i.e. (objectively) formidable -- fearful, terrible.

see GREEK phobos

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 5398 phoberós (an adjective) – fearful, prompting a person to withdraw (flee). See 5401 (phobos).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from phobeó
Definition
fearful
NASB Translation
terrible (1), terrifying (1), terrifying thing (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5398: φοβερός

φοβερός, φοβερά, φοβερόν (φοβέω), from Aeschylus down, (fearful i. e.):

1. (actively) inspiring fear, terrible, formidable; the Sept. for נורָא.

2. (passively) affected with fear, timid; in the N. T., only in the former (active) sense: Hebrews 10:27, 31; Hebrews 12:21.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φοβέω (phobeo), meaning "to frighten" or "to be afraid."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek φοβερός can be compared to several Hebrew terms that convey fear or terror, particularly in relation to God or divine acts. Some corresponding Hebrew entries include:
• Strong's Hebrew 3372: יָרֵא (yare) • to fear, revere, be afraid.
• Strong's Hebrew 6343: פַּחַד (pachad) • terror, dread.
• Strong's Hebrew 6206: עֲרָצָה (arats) • to tremble, dread.

These Hebrew terms similarly express the concept of fear or reverence, especially in the context of encountering the divine or experiencing God's mighty acts.

Usage: In the New Testament, φοβερός is used to convey a sense of awe-inspiring fear or terror, often in the context of divine judgment or the presence of God.

Context: The term φοβερός appears in the New Testament to describe situations or entities that evoke a profound sense of fear or reverence. It is often associated with the divine or supernatural, highlighting the overwhelming power and majesty of God. This term underscores the seriousness and gravity of encountering the divine, especially in contexts of judgment or revelation.

In Hebrews 10:27, the word is used to describe the "fearful expectation of judgment" for those who reject the truth: "but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries" (BSB). This usage emphasizes the inevitable and awe-inspiring nature of divine justice.

Similarly, in Hebrews 10:31, the term is employed to convey the gravity of falling into the hands of the living God: "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God" (BSB). Here, φοβερός underscores the reverent fear and respect due to God, whose power and holiness are beyond human comprehension.

The use of φοβερός in these contexts serves as a sobering reminder of the seriousness of sin and the ultimate authority of God. It calls believers to live in a manner that acknowledges the reality of divine judgment and the need for reverence and obedience to God.

Forms and Transliterations

φοβερα φοβερά φοβερὰ φοβεράν φοβεράς φοβερον φοβερόν φοβερὸν φοβερός φοβερού φοβερώ φοβερών φοβερώς phobera phoberà phoberon phoberòn

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 10:27 Adj-NFS
GRK: φοβερὰ δέ τις
NAS: but a terrifying expectation
KJV: a certain fearful looking for
INT: terrifying however certain

Hebrews 10:31 Adj-NNS
GRK: φοβερὸν τὸ ἐμπεσεῖν
NAS: It is a terrifying thing to fall
KJV: [It is] a fearful thing to fall into
INT: [It is] a fearful thing to fall

Hebrews 12:21 Adj-NNS
GRK: καί οὕτω φοβερὸν ἦν τὸ
NAS: And so terrible was the sight,
KJV: And so terrible was the sight,
INT: and so fearful was the

Strong's Greek 5398
3 Occurrences

φοβερὰ — 1 Occ.
φοβερὸν — 2 Occ.