870. aphobós

Lexicon

aphobós: Fearlessly, without fear

Original Word: ἀφόβως
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: aphobós
Pronunciation: ah-FOH-bos
Phonetic Spelling: (af-ob'-oce)
Definition: Fearlessly, without fear
Meaning: fearlessly, shamelessly, securely, tranquilly.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

without fear.

Adverb from a compound of a (as a negative particle) and phobos; fearlessly -- without fear.

see GREEK a

see GREEK phobos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
adverb from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and phobos
Definition
without fear
NASB Translation
without cause (1), without cause to be afraid (1), without fear (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 870: ἀφόβως

ἀφόβως, adverb (φόβος), without fear, boldly: Luke 1:74; Philippians 1:14; 1 Corinthians 16:10; Jude 1:12. (From Xenophon down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning "without," and φόβος (phobos), meaning "fear."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀφόβως, the concept of fearlessness can be related to Hebrew terms such as בֶּטַח (betach, Strong's Hebrew 983), meaning "security" or "confidence," and חָזַק (chazaq, Strong's Hebrew 2388), meaning "to be strong" or "to be courageous." These terms similarly convey a sense of trust and confidence in God's protection and provision.

Usage: The adverb ἀφόβως is used in the New Testament to describe actions or behaviors carried out without fear or with boldness.

Context: The Greek term ἀφόβως appears in the New Testament to convey a sense of fearlessness or boldness in the face of potential danger or opposition. This term is used to describe the demeanor of individuals who act with confidence and assurance, often in the context of faith or divine mission. The concept of fearlessness is significant in the Christian faith, as believers are encouraged to trust in God's protection and guidance, enabling them to act boldly in their witness and service.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ἀφόβως is found in Philippians 1:14: "And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear." Here, the apostle Paul highlights how his imprisonment has emboldened other believers to proclaim the gospel with increased courage and without fear of persecution. This usage underscores the transformative power of faith and the encouragement that comes from witnessing the steadfastness of fellow believers.

The notion of acting ἀφόβως is closely tied to the Christian understanding of divine empowerment and the assurance of God's presence. It reflects a trust that transcends earthly concerns and focuses on the eternal purposes of God. This fearless attitude is not reckless but is rooted in a deep conviction of God's sovereignty and faithfulness.

Forms and Transliterations

αφοβως αφόβως ἀφόβως aphobos aphobōs aphóbos aphóbōs

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 1:74 Adv
GRK: ἀφόβως ἐκ χειρὸς
NAS: Might serve Him without fear,
KJV: might serve him without fear,
INT: [that] without fear out of [the] hand

1 Corinthians 16:10 Adv
GRK: βλέπετε ἵνα ἀφόβως γένηται πρὸς
NAS: see that he is with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing
KJV: with you without fear: for he worketh
INT: see that without fear he might be with

Philippians 1:14 Adv
GRK: περισσοτέρως τολμᾷν ἀφόβως τὸν λόγον
NAS: the word of God without fear.
KJV: to speak the word without fear.
INT: more abundantly dare fearlessly the word

Jude 1:12 Adv
GRK: σπιλάδες συνευωχούμενοι ἀφόβως ἑαυτοὺς ποιμαίνοντες
NAS: when they feast with you without fear, caring
KJV: themselves without fear: clouds
INT: hidden reefs feasting together [with you] fearlessly themselves shepherding

Strong's Greek 870
4 Occurrences

ἀφόβως — 4 Occ.