The meaning of “σεισμός”
Understanding seismós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
earthquake, tempest. - a commotion, i.e. (of the air) a gale, (of the ground) an earthquake
σεισμός
earthquake, tempest. - a commotion, i.e. (of the air) a gale, (of the ground) an earthquake
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:54 | “Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.” Word: σεισμός (seismós) | |
| Mark 13:8 | “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.” Word: σεισμός (seismós) | |
| Luke 21:11 | “And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.” Word: σεισμός (seismós) | |
| Acts 16:26 | “And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.” Word: σεισμός (seismós) | |
| Revelation 11:13 | “And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.” Word: σεισμός (seismós) |