φοβερός

phoberosAdjectiveG5398

fearful

From: from G5401 (φόβος);

Short Definition

frightful, i.e. (objectively) formidable

Full Lexicon Entry

fearful, whether act, or pass.
1.act., = δεινός, causing fear, terrible (LXX)
2.Pass., = δειλός, feeling fear, timid .
LXX Usage: chiefly for יָרֵא, also for דְּחַל, אָיֹם

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
3

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 10:27
  • Hebrews 10:31
  • Hebrews 12:21

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