Strong's Lexicon ptoésis: Fear, Terror, Alarm Original Word: πτόησις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πτόεω (ptoéō), meaning "to terrify" or "to frighten." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with fear or terror is יִרְאָה (yirah, Strong's H3374), which conveys a sense of fear, reverence, or awe, particularly in relation to God. Usage: The term "ptoésis" refers to a state of fear or alarm, often associated with sudden fright or panic. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a reaction of fear that can be both physical and emotional, often in response to a perceived threat or divine presence. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, fear was a common human experience, often associated with the unknown or the supernatural. The concept of fear was not only a personal emotion but also a societal tool used to maintain order and reverence, especially in religious contexts. In the Jewish tradition, fear of God was seen as a foundational aspect of wisdom and piety, emphasizing reverence and awe rather than mere terror. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4423 ptóēsis – properly, "a fluttering, excitement, caused by any emotion, but especially by fear, hence, terror" (A-S); "a scare or nervous excitement" (WS, 310). See 4422 (ptoeō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ptoeó Definition a fluttering, excitement, hence terror NASB Translation fear (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4423: πτόησιςπτόησις, πτοησεως, ἡ (πτοέω), terror: φοβεῖσθαι πτόησιν, equivalent to φόβον φοβεῖσθαι, to be afraid with terror (others take πτόησις objectively: R. V. text to be put in fear by any terror), 1 Peter 3:6 (Proverbs 3:25); see φοβέω, 2; (Winers Grammar, § 32, 2; Buttmann, § 131, 5. (1 Macc. 3:25; Philo, quis rev. div. her. § 51)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance amazement. From ptoeo; alarm -- amazement. see GREEK ptoeo Forms and Transliterations πτοησιν πτόησιν ptoesin ptoēsin ptóesin ptóēsinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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