Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
afraid
Usage: ἔμ-φοβος [in LXX: Sir.19:24, 1Ma.13:2 * ;] __1. terrible. __2. in fear (of Godly fear, Sir.19:24), terrified: Luk.24:5, 37, Act.10:4 24:25, Rev.11:13.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1719
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
4
Strong's G1719 Quick Answer
Strong's G1719 ἔμφοβος (emphobos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. emphobos (em'-fob-os) adj. 1. in fear, i.e. alarmed [from G1722 and G5401] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include afraid and affrighted. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- emphobos (em'-fob-os) adj. 1. in fear, i.e. alarmed [from G1722 and G5401]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- afraid and affrighted
Meaning and Definition
emphobos (em'-fob-os) adj. 1. in fear, i.e. alarmed [from G1722 and G5401] KJV: affrighted, afraid, tremble Root(s): G1722, G5401
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1719. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1719 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render emphobos, 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.
afraid
Luke 24:5
3×
affrighted
Luke 24:37
2×
How Strong's G1719 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New 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 6 linked usages.
- 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 G1719 (ἔμφοβος) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Sirach 19:24 — ἔμφοβος
Strong's G1719 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 G1719 in the New Testament
6 indexed usages in New Testament.
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?
But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
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.
Strong's G1719 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
He that hath small understanding, and feareth God, Is better than one that hath much wisdom, and transgresseth the law of the most High.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1719.
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?
But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
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.
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.
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
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.
He that hath small understanding, and feareth God, Is better than one that hath much wisdom, and transgresseth the law of the most High.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1719, grouped by book.
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 3 usages, New Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1719 FAQ
What does emphobos (ἔμφοβος) mean?
Emphobos (Strong's G1719) is a Greek word most simply glossed "in fear". emphobos (em'-fob-os) adj. 1. in fear, i.e. alarmed [from G1722 and G5401]
How many times is emphobos (ἔμφοβος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G1719 across 4 books.
Where can I study emphobos (ἔμφοβος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1719 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate emphobos (ἔμφοβος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as afraid and affrighted. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1719 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1719, with linked reader references where each row is available.