The meaning of “ἔμφοβος”
Understanding émphobos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
affrighted, afraid, tremble. - in fear, i.e. alarmed
ἔμφοβος
affrighted, afraid, tremble. - in fear, i.e. alarmed
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 24:5 | “And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?” Word: ἔμφοβος (émphobos) | |
| Luke 24:37 | “But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.” Word: ἔμφοβος (émphobos) | |
| Acts 10:4 | “And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.” Word: ἔμφοβος (émphobos) | |
| Acts 22:9 | “And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.” Word: ἔμφοβος (émphobos) | |
| Revelation 11:13 | “And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.” Word: ἔμφοβος (émphobos) |