has an active form, φοβέω (5828), but only occurs as a passive (deponent) in our literature, to fear, dread, Mt. 10:26; 14:5; to fear reverentially, to reverence, Mk. 6:20; Lk. 1:50; Acts 10:2; Eph. 5:33; Rev.
to muzzle, 1 Tim. 5:18; met. and by impl. to silence, put to silence; pass. to be silent, speechless, Mt. 22:12, 34; 1 Pet. 2:15; Mk. 1:25; trop. pass. to be hushed, as winds and waves, Mk. 4:39; Lk. 4:35*