Phoberós — G5398

Definition

adjective

frightful, i.e. (objectively) formidable

1. (actively) inspiring fear, terrible, formidable
2. (passively) affected with fear, timid

Usually translated as

fearful, terrible

Origin

from G5401

• phóbos (G5401)

Occurrences

Phoberós occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Hebrews (3)

• Hebrews 10:27 — But a certain fearful (φοβερὰ) looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
• Hebrews 10:31 — It is a fearful thing (φοβερὸν) to fall into the hands of the living God.
• Hebrews 12:21 — And so terrible (φοβερὸν) was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)