Greek · G5399, G2316

φοβούμενος τὸν θεὸν

To fear · God

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φοβέωG5399to fear

Pronunciationphobéō

Reverential fear of God distinct from mere terror; conveys both awe and obedient respect.

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θεόςG2316God

Pronunciationtheós

The definite article marks God as the one true God; anarthrous form emphasizes His divine nature or character.

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What does φοβούμενος τὸν θεὸν (phoboumenos ton theon) mean in the Bible?

φοβέω · θεός is a Greek phrase meaning "Fearing God, revering God".

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What does φοβέω · θεός mean in the Bible?

φοβέω · θεός is a Greek phrase meaning "Fearing God, revering God".

Evidence Summary

Greek phrase. Fearing God, revering God

Strong'sG5399, G2316

Lexical occurrences0 verses

Source Gloss

Fearing God, revering God

Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 94 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect

completed19ongoing6prospective1imperative28background12subjunctive8infinitive1participle19

Tense

present48aorist33imperfect12future1

Voice

middle60passive34

Mood

indicative38imperative28participle19subjunctive8infinitive1

NT Occurrences

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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