The meaning of “ἀφόβως”
Understanding aphóbōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adverb from a compound of Α (as a negative particle) and φόβος without fear. - fearlessly
ἀφόβως
adverb from a compound of Α (as a negative particle) and φόβος without fear. - fearlessly
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:74 | “That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,” Word: ἀφόβως (aphóbōs) | |
| 1 Corinthians 16:10 | “Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. ” Word: ἀφόβως (aphóbōs) | |
| Philippians 1:14 | “And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.” Word: ἀφόβως (aphóbōs) | |
| Jude 1:12 | “These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;” Word: ἀφόβως (aphóbōs) |