φόβος
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 7:16 · Word #3
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 NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | fear |
| Literal | fear-terror |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φόβος |
| Strong's | G5401 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5401-04
fear
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,NMS); functioning as a singular abstract subject or predicate nominative form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the state or condition of fear or dread arising from perceived danger or overwhelming presence. As a nominative masculine singular abstract noun, it is best rendered concisely as "fear," preserving its core semantic force without contextual narrowing. |
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