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afraid

Meaning of “afraid”

Feeling fear, alarm, apprehension, or terror.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
193 occurrences189 verses42 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 3:10

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Romans 13:3
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 13:3 · retained source text

For rulers are not a terrour to good works, but to the euill. Wilt thou then not bee afraide of the power? doe that which is good, and thou shalt haue praise of the same.

Romans 13:4
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 13:4 · retained source text

For hee is the minister of God to thee for good: but if thou do that which is euill, be afraid: for he beareth not the sword in vaine: for he is the minister of God, a reuenger to execute wrath vpon him that doeth euill.

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Historical definitions

Impressed with fear or apprehension; fearful. This word expresses a less degree of fear than terrified or frightened. It is followed by of before the object of fear.

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