φοβεῖσθε
phobéō
be afraid
To fear or be afraid, to experience apprehension or alarm in response to real or perceived danger, threat, or power; in active voice, to cause fear, terrify, or intimidate. In certain contexts, to show reverence, respect, or awe (especially toward divinity, authority, or sacred matters). The word's semantic range includes both intense emotional states of fear and the posture of respectful awe or reverence.
Mark 6:50 · Word #20
Lexicon G5399
| Lemma | φοβέω |
| Transliteration | phobéō |
| Strong's | G5399 |
| Definition | To fear or be afraid, to experience apprehension or alarm in response to real or perceived danger, threat, or power; in active voice, to cause fear, terrify, or intimidate. In certain contexts, to show reverence, respect, or awe (especially toward divinity, authority, or sacred matters). The word's semantic range includes both intense emotional states of fear and the posture of respectful awe or reverence. |
Morphology V PRS MID IMP 2P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | be afraid |
| Literal | fear |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φοβέω |
| Strong's | G5399 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5399-08
be fearing yourselves
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing), middle voice (reflexive/self-involving), imperative mood (command), 2nd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present middle imperative, second person plural, calls for ongoing action directed toward oneself or involving self-interest. "Be fearing yourselves" preserves the continuous aspect and the middle voice nuance rooted in experiencing fear or awe. |
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