The meaning of “τρέμω”
Understanding trémō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
strengthened from a primary (to "dread", "terrify") be afraid, trembling. - to "tremble" or fear
τρέμω
strengthened from a primary (to "dread", "terrify") be afraid, trembling. - to "tremble" or fear
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 5:33 | “But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.” Word: τρέμω (trémō) | |
| Luke 8:47 | “And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.” Word: τρέμω (trémō) | |
| Acts 9:6 | “And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.” Word: τρέμω (trémō) | |
| 2 Peter 2:10 | “But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.” Word: τρέμω (trémō) |