εὐλαβέομαι (eulabeomai)
eulabeomai
to revere
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
Word Overview
The verb eulabeomai describes a posture of careful reverence or godly awe. In the New Testament, it appears only once, in Hebrews 11:7, where Noah is praised for his faith. The text states that he "reverenced" (eulabeomai) God by building the ark, an act that condemned the world and made him an heir of righteousness.
Its root suggests a careful, circumspect attitude rather than terror. While often translated as "revere," the word carries a sense of cautious respect, acknowledging the weightiness of standing before the divine. This usage highlights how true faith involves both trust and a sober recognition of God's authority.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word eulabeomai appears just once in the New Testament, found in Hebrews 11:7. It describes Noah’s response to God’s warning about rain that had never been seen before. Rather than panic or ignore the message, he acted with a careful reverence. This shows that true faith is not blind optimism but a serious, respectful trust in God’s word.
When we face situations that seem impossible or confusing, this example invites us to pause and listen. It reminds us that honoring God often means taking His instructions seriously, even when others do not understand. We can find comfort in knowing that our careful obedience is seen and valued by Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- having been moved with fear1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- εὐλαβηθεὶς1×
Key Verses
-
Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, being warned about things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared a ship for the saving of his house, through which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
This verse uniquely links the concept of godly fear with the practical action of building the ark, showing how reverence drives obedience.