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Strong's G1630 ἔκφοβος (ekphobos)

Ekphobos means “sore afraid” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1630 — gerizim in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1630
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 4

Strong's G1630 Quick Answer

Strong's G1630 ἔκφοβος (ekphobos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ekphobos (ek'-fob-os) adj. 1. frightened out of one's wits [from G1537 and G5401] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include sore and exceedingly. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
ekphobos (ek'-fob-os) adj. 1. frightened out of one's wits [from G1537 and G5401]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
sore and exceedingly

Meaning and Definition

ekphobos (ek'-fob-os) adj. 1. frightened out of one's wits [from G1537 and G5401] KJV: sore afraid, exceedingly fear Root(s): G1537, G5401

Original Word
ἔκφοβος
Transliteration
ekphobos
Derivation
Root: φόβος R1: 1537 R2: 5401
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1630. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

terrified

Usage: ἔκφοβος, -ον [in LXX: ἔ. εἶναι for יָגֹר, Deu.9:19; also 1Ma.13:2 * ;] affrighted, terrified: Mrk.9:16, Heb.12:21.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1630 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ekphobos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

exceedingly Hebrews 12:21 sore Mark 9:6

How Strong's G1630 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1630 (ἔκφοβος) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1630 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1630 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Mark 9:6 KJV

For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.

Hebrews 12:21 KJV

And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)

Strong's G1630 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Deuteronomy 9:19 Septuagint / Brenton

And I was greatly terrified because of the wrath and anger, because the Lord was provoked with you utterly to destroy you; yet the Lord hearkened to me at this time also.

Strong's G1630 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Maccabees 13:2 Septuagint / Brenton

and saw that the people was in great trembling and fear, he went up to Jerusalem, and gathered the people together,

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1630.

Deuteronomy 9:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I was greatly terrified because of the wrath and anger, because the Lord was provoked with you utterly to destroy you; yet the Lord hearkened to me at this time also.
Mark 9:6 New Testament, KJV
For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.
Hebrews 12:21 New Testament, KJV
And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)
1 Maccabees 13:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and saw that the people was in great trembling and fear, he went up to Jerusalem, and gathered the people together,

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1630, grouped by book.

Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1630 FAQ

What does ekphobos (ἔκφοβος) mean?

Ekphobos (Strong's G1630) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sore afraid". ekphobos (ek'-fob-os) adj. 1. frightened out of one's wits [from G1537 and G5401]

How many times is ekphobos (ἔκφοβος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1630 across 4 books.

Where can I study ekphobos (ἔκφοβος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1630 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate ekphobos (ἔκφοβος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sore and exceedingly. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1630 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1630, with linked reader references where each row is available.