The meaning of “εὐλαβέομαι”
Understanding eulabéomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
middle voice from εὐλαβής (moved with) fear. - to be circumspect, i.e. (by implication) to be apprehensive - religiously...
εὐλαβέομαι
middle voice from εὐλαβής (moved with) fear. - to be circumspect, i.e. (by implication) to be apprehensive - religiously, to reverence
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 23:10 | “And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle.” Word: εὐλαβέομαι (eulabéomai) | |
| Hebrews 11:7 | “By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.” Word: εὐλαβέομαι (eulabéomai) |