AFRA'ID, a. The participle of affray.
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 as, to be afraid of death.
Joseph was afraid to sin against God.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
Read More