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The meaning of τάραχος

Understanding tárachos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

masculine from ταράσσω stir. - a disturbance, i.e. (popular) tumult

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τάραχος

Phonetictar'-akh-os
Transliterationtárachos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

masculine from ταράσσω stir. - a disturbance, i.e. (popular) tumult

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 12:18

Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.

Word: τάραχος (tárachos)
Acts 19:23

And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.

Word: τάραχος (tárachos)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
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