Berean Strong's Lexicon ekphobeó: To terrify, to frighten greatly Original Word: ἐκφοβέω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek, meaning "out of") and the verb φοβέω (phobeó, meaning "to fear" or "to frighten"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with similar contexts of fear or terror is יָרֵא (yare', Strong's Hebrew 3372), which can mean to fear, revere, or be afraid. Usage: The verb ἐκφοβέω is used to describe an intense fear or terror that causes someone to be greatly frightened or alarmed. It conveys a sense of being overwhelmed by fear, often in response to a divine or supernatural encounter. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, fear was often associated with encounters with the divine or supernatural. The concept of fear in the biblical context is multifaceted, encompassing both reverential awe and terror. The use of ἐκφοβέω in the New Testament reflects the profound impact of divine revelation or presence on human beings, highlighting the holiness and power of God that can evoke such a response. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1629 ekphobéō – properly, frighten out of (one's wits), used only in 2 Cor 10:9. See 1630 (ekphobos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and phobeó Definition to frighten away NASB Translation terrify (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1629: ἐκφοβέωἐκφοβέω, ἐκφοβω; to frighten away, to terri; to throw into violent fright: τινα, 2 Corinthians 10:9. (Deuteronomy 28:26; Zephaniah 3:13, etc.; Thucydides, Plato, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance terrify. From ek and phobeo; to frighten utterly -- terrify. see GREEK ek see GREEK phobeo Forms and Transliterations εκφοβειν εκφοβείν ἐκφοβεῖν εκφοβείς εκφοβών εξεφοβήθησαν ekphobein ekphobeînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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