Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
fearlessly
Usage: ἀφόβως adv. (φόβος), [in LXX: Pro.1:33 (פַּחַד), Wis.17:4 * ;] without fear: Luk.1:74, Php.1:14, 1Co.16:10, Ju 12.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G870
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
5
Strong's G870 Quick Answer
Strong's G870 ἀφόβως (aphobos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. aphobos (af-ob'-oce) adv. 1. fearlessly [adverb from a compound of G1 (as a negative particle) and G5401] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include without. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- aphobos (af-ob'-oce) adv. 1. fearlessly [adverb from a compound of G1 (as a negative particle) and G5401]
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- without
Meaning and Definition
aphobos (af-ob'-oce) adv. 1. fearlessly [adverb from a compound of G1 (as a negative particle) and G5401] KJV: without fear Root(s): G1, G5401
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G870. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G870 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render aphobos, 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.
without
Luke 1:74
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How Strong's G870 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. 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 4 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.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G870 (ἀφόβως) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Proverbs 1:33 — ἀφόβως
Strong's G870 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 G870 in the New Testament
4 indexed usages in New Testament.
That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,
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.
And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
Strong's G870 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
But he that hearkens to me shall dwell in confidence, And shall rest securely from all evil.
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G870.
But he that hearkens to me shall dwell in confidence, And shall rest securely from all evil.
That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,
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.
And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
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;
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G870, grouped by book.
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Jude 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G870 FAQ
What does aphobos (ἀφόβως) mean?
Aphobos (Strong's G870) is a Greek word most simply glossed "without fear". aphobos (af-ob'-oce) adv. 1. fearlessly [adverb from a compound of G1 (as a negative particle) and G5401]
How many times is aphobos (ἀφόβως) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G870 across 5 books.
Where can I study aphobos (ἀφόβως) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G870 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate aphobos (ἀφόβως)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as without. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G870 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G870, with linked reader references where each row is available.