Strong's Lexicon yagor: To fear, to be afraid Original Word: יָגֹר Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5399 (φοβέομαι, phobeomai) - to fear, be afraid - G1167 (δειλιάω, deiliaō) - to be timid, to fear Usage: The Hebrew verb "yagor" primarily conveys the sense of fear or being afraid. It is often used in contexts where individuals experience fear due to impending danger, divine judgment, or overwhelming circumstances. The term can also imply reverence or awe, particularly in relation to God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, fear was a common human emotion, often associated with the fear of God, which was considered a foundational aspect of wisdom and piety. The fear of God was not merely about being afraid of divine retribution but also encompassed a deep respect and reverence for God's power and holiness. This concept was integral to the covenant relationship between God and His people, where fear was balanced with love and obedience. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be afraid, fear NASB Translation afraid (3), dread (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [יָגֹר] verb be afraid, fear (Phoenician in proper name יגר אשמן = he feareth Eshmun; Arabic  metuens cavit, Frey LagBN 26.30; compare III. גּוּר) — Qal Perfect2masculine singularיָגֹרְתָּ Deuteronomy 28:60; יָגֹּרְתִּי Deuteronomy 9:19 3t.; — be afraid, followed byמִמְּנֵי before, of; of wrath of ׳י Deuteronomy 9:19; of diseases of Egypt Deuteronomy 28:60; fear, followed by accusative Job 3:25; Job 9:28; Psalm 119:39. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be afraid, fear A primitive root; to fear -- be afraid, fear. Forms and Transliterations יָ֝גֹ֗רְתִּי יָגֹ֑רְתִּי יָגֹ֖רְתָּ יָגֹ֗רְתִּי יָגֹ֥רְתִּי יגרת יגרתי yā·ḡō·rə·tā yā·ḡō·rə·tî yaGoreta yāḡōrətā yaGoreti yāḡōrətîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 9:19 HEB: כִּ֣י יָגֹ֗רְתִּי מִפְּנֵ֤י הָאַף֙ NAS: For I was afraid of the anger KJV: For I was afraid of the anger INT: for was afraid of of the anger Deuteronomy 28:60 Job 3:25 Job 9:28 Psalm 119:39 5 Occurrences |
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