Vocabulary Form
φοβέομαι
Definition

I fear

Erasmian
Modern
Root
φοβε
Frequency
95
GK
5828
Forms
(ἐφοβούμην), -, -, -, -, ἐφοβήθην
Cognates

The English phobia derives from this root and is commonly used as a combining form.

Mnemonic Singing

We will not fear, for God hath willed
His truth to triumph through us.

Song
Notes

Some do not list φοβέομαι as a deponent, and yet the meaning is always active. In the passive it can mean "I am seized with fear," "I am caused to be fearful."

Biblical Concordance

John 6:19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the lake and approaching the boat, and they were terrified (ephobēthēsan | ἐφοβήθησαν | aor pass ind 3 pl).
John 6:20 But he said to them, “It is I; do (phobeisthe | φοβεῖσθε | pres pass imperative 2 pl) not be afraid.” (phobeisthe | φοβεῖσθε | pres pass imperative 2 pl)
John 9:22 His parents said this because they were afraid (ephobounto | ἐφοβοῦντο | imperf pass ind 3 pl) of the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone should confess Jesus to be the Christ, he was to be put out of the synagogue.
John 12:15 “Do (phobou | φοβοῦ | pres pass imperative 2 sg) not be afraid (phobou | φοβοῦ | pres pass imperative 2 sg), daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, seated on a donkey’s colt!”
John 19:8 Now when Pilate heard this statement, he (ephobēthē | ἐφοβήθη | aor pass ind 3 sg) became (ephobēthē | ἐφοβήθη | aor pass ind 3 sg) even more afraid (ephobēthē | ἐφοβήθη | aor pass ind 3 sg).
Acts 5:26 Then the captain went with the officers and brought them, but not with force, for they feared (ephobounto | ἐφοβοῦντο | imperf mid ind 3 pl) the people, lest they be stoned.
Acts 9:26 When he came to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples; but they (ephobounto | ἐφοβοῦντο | imperf pass ind 3 pl) were (ephobounto | ἐφοβοῦντο | imperf pass ind 3 pl) all afraid (ephobounto | ἐφοβοῦντο | imperf pass ind 3 pl) of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
Acts 10:2 a devout man and one who feared (phoboumenos | φοβούμενος | pres pass ptcp nom sg masc) God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God continually.
Acts 10:22 And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright man and one who fears (phoboumenos | φοβούμενος | pres pass ptcp nom sg masc) God, who is well spoken of by the whole nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear words from you.”
Acts 10:35 but in every nation anyone who fears (phoboumenos | φοβούμενος | pres pass ptcp nom sg masc) him and does what is right is acceptable to him
Acts 13:16 So Paul stood up, and gesturing with his hand, said, “Men of Israel and you who fear (phoboumenoi | φοβούμενοι | pres pass ptcp voc pl masc) God, listen:
Acts 13:26 “My brothers, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear (phoboumenoi | φοβούμενοι | pres pass ptcp voc pl masc) God, it is to us that the message of this salvation has been sent.
Acts 16:38 The constables reported these words to the magistrates. And they were afraid (ephobēthēsan | ἐφοβήθησαν | aor pass ind 3 pl) when they heard that they were Roman citizens.
Acts 18:9 And the Lord said to Paul during the night in a vision, “Do (phobou | φοβοῦ | pres pass imperative 2 sg) not be afraid (phobou | φοβοῦ | pres pass imperative 2 sg), but go on speaking and do not be silent,
Acts 22:29 Immediately those who were about to examine him drew back from him; and the commanding officer was afraid (ephobēthē | ἐφοβήθη | aor pass ind 3 sg), realizing that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had bound him.
Acts 23:10 And when the argument became violent, the commanding officer, afraid (phobētheis | φοβηθείς | aor pass ptcp nom sg masc) that Paul would be torn apart by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him away from among them by force and bring him into the barracks.
Acts 27:17 After hoisting it up, they passed cables under the ship to hold it together. Then, fearing (phoboumenoi | φοβούμενοι | pres pass ptcp nom pl masc) that they would run aground on the Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor, and thus they let the ship be driven along.
Acts 27:24 saying, ‘Do (phobou | φοβοῦ | pres pass imperative 2 sg) not be afraid (phobou | φοβοῦ | pres pass imperative 2 sg), Paul; you must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted you as a gift all those who sail with you.’
Acts 27:29 Fearing (phoboumenoi | φοβούμενοι | pres pass ptcp nom pl masc) that we might run aground on the rocky coast, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for day to come.
Romans 11:20 That is true. They were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be proud, but stand in awe (phobou | φοβοῦ | pres pass imperative 2 sg).
Romans 13:3 For rulers are not a source of fear for those who do good, but for those who do wrong. Would you have (phobeisthai | φοβεῖσθαι | pres pass inf ) no fear (phobeisthai | φοβεῖσθαι | pres pass inf ) of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will receive his approval
Romans 13:4 for he is a servant of God for your good. But if you do what is wrong, be afraid (phobou | φοβοῦ | pres pass imperative 2 sg); for he does not bear the sword in vain. he is a servant of God, an avenger to carry out wrath on the one who does wrong.
2 Corinthians 11:3 But I am afraid (phoboumai | φοβοῦμαι | pres pass ind 1 sg), however, that just as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be led astray from the simplicity and purity that is in Christ.
2 Corinthians 12:20 For I am afraid (phoboumai | φοβοῦμαι | pres pass ind 1 sg) that perhaps when I come I may find you not as I would wish, and that I may be found by you not as you would wish; perhaps there will be strife, jealousy, flaring anger, selfish ambition, backbiting, gossiping, conceit, disorder.
Galatians 2:12 For until certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles; but when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself because he feared (phoboumenos | φοβούμενος | pres pass ptcp nom sg masc) those of the circumcision party.