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The meaning of “τρόμος”

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

Definition

+ tremble(-ing). - a "trembling", i.e. quaking with fear

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τρόμος

Phonetictrom'-os
Transliterationtrómos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

+ tremble(-ing). - a "trembling", i.e. quaking with fear

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
1 Corinthians 2:3

“And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.”

Word: τρόμος (trómos)
2 Corinthians 7:15

“And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.”

Word: τρόμος (trómos)
Ephesians 6:5

“Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;”

Word: τρόμος (trómos)
Philippians 2:12

“Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”

Word: τρόμος (trómos)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
1 Corinthians

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