ἀφόβως
aphobos
without fear
adverb from a compound of Α (as a negative particle) and φόβος; fearlessly:--without fear.
Jude 1:12 · Word #10
Lexicon G870
| Lemma | ἀφόβως |
| Transliteration | aphóbōs |
| Strong's | G870 |
| In-context | without fear |
| Literal | fearlessly |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀφόβως |
| Strong's | G870 |
SIBI-P1 G870-01
in a without-fear way
| Root | ἀφόβως (aphobōs) |
| Core Meanings | without fear, fearlessly, boldly, undauntedly |
| Semantic Range | fearlessly, boldly, confidently, without apprehension, without reverence in negative contexts |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, acting ἀφόβως can signify courageous trust in God, bold proclamation of truth, or, in negative contexts, reckless disregard. It reflects a stance free from controlling fear, often grounded in faith or conviction. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,D = adverb. Derived from ἄφοβος (fearless) with the adverbial ending -ως, indicating manner; it modifies a verb to describe action performed without fear. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term combines the negative prefix ἀ- (not/without) with φόβος (fear), forming an adverb meaning "without fear." Rendering it as "in a without-fear way" preserves both the privative force of the prefix and the adverbial function indicated by the morphology. |
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Word Usage (4 occurrences of G870)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:74 | ἀφόβως | aphobos | without fear |
| 1 Corinthians 16:10 | ἀφόβως | aphobos | without fear |
| Philippians 1:14 | ἀφόβως | aphobos | without fear |