φόβον
phóbos
terror
A state of fear or dread; the emotional response of apprehension, anxiety, or reverential awe, experienced in anticipation of danger, harm, or the overwhelming presence of the divine. The term can denote (a) basic fear or terror in the face of perceived threats or dangers, (b) a sense of profound respect, reverence, or awe—as toward a deity or respected power, (c) caution or concern over wrongdoing or potential consequences, and (d) traits or habits of timidity or hesitance in one’s behavior.
1 Peter 3:14 · Word #10
Lexicon G5401
| Lemma | φόβος |
| Transliteration | phóbos |
| Strong's | G5401 |
| Definition | A state of fear or dread; the emotional response of apprehension, anxiety, or reverential awe, experienced in anticipation of danger, harm, or the overwhelming presence of the divine. The term can denote (a) basic fear or terror in the face of perceived threats or dangers, (b) a sense of profound respect, reverence, or awe—as toward a deity or respected power, (c) caution or concern over wrongdoing or potential consequences, and (d) traits or habits of timidity or hesitance in one’s behavior. |
Morphology N ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | terror |
| Literal | fear-terror |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φόβος |
| Strong's | G5401 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5401-03
fear
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AMS); direct object form of φόβος. |
| Rendering Rationale | The accusative masculine singular form denotes the direct object form of the abstract noun meaning fear or dread. "Fear" preserves the core root sense of apprehension or awe without importing contextual nuance. |
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