φόβου
phóbos
fear
A state of fear or dread; the emotional response of apprehension, anxiety, or reverential awe, experienced in anticipation of danger, harm, or the overwhelming presence of the divine. The term can denote (a) basic fear or terror in the face of perceived threats or dangers, (b) a sense of profound respect, reverence, or awe—as toward a deity or respected power, (c) caution or concern over wrongdoing or potential consequences, and (d) traits or habits of timidity or hesitance in one’s behavior.
Luke 21:26 · Word #4
Lexicon G5401
| Lemma | φόβος |
| Transliteration | phóbos |
| Strong's | G5401 |
| Definition | A state of fear or dread; the emotional response of apprehension, anxiety, or reverential awe, experienced in anticipation of danger, harm, or the overwhelming presence of the divine. The term can denote (a) basic fear or terror in the face of perceived threats or dangers, (b) a sense of profound respect, reverence, or awe—as toward a deity or respected power, (c) caution or concern over wrongdoing or potential consequences, and (d) traits or habits of timidity or hesitance in one’s behavior. |
Morphology N GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | fear |
| Literal | of-fear |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φόβος |
| Strong's | G5401 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5401-05
of fear
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GMS) — denotes possession, source, or relation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession, source, or association, thus "of fear." This preserves the abstract noun’s full semantic range of dread or reverential awe without narrowing it contextually. |
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