The meaning of “גָּעַשׁ”
Understanding gâʻash reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
move, shake, toss, trouble. - to agitate violently 1) to shake, quake 1a) (Qal) to shake 1b) (Pual) to be shaken up, con...
גָּעַשׁ
move, shake, toss, trouble. - to agitate violently 1) to shake, quake 1a) (Qal) to shake 1b) (Pual) to be shaken up, convulsed 1c) (Hithpael) to shake back and forth, toss or reel to and fro 1d) (Hithpoel) to reel to and fro
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 22:8 | “Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth.” Word: גָּעַשׁ (gâʻash) | |
| Job 34:20 | “In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.” Word: גָּעַשׁ (gâʻash) | |
| Psalms 18:7 | “Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.” Word: גָּעַשׁ (gâʻash) | |
| Jeremiah 46:7 | “Who is this that cometh up as a flood, whose waters are moved as the rivers?” Word: גָּעַשׁ (gâʻash) |
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