The meaning of “חֲרָדָה”
Understanding chărâdâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of חָרֵד care, [idiom] exceedingly, fear, quaking, trembling. - fear, anxiety 1) fear, anxiety, quaking, trembl...
חֲרָדָה
feminine of חָרֵד care, [idiom] exceedingly, fear, quaking, trembling. - fear, anxiety 1) fear, anxiety, quaking, trembling, (extreme) anxiety, anxious care 1a) trembling, quaking 1b) anxious care
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 14:15 | “And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling.” Word: חֲרָדָה (chărâdâh) | |
| 2 Kings 4:13 | “And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.” Word: חֲרָדָה (chărâdâh) | |
| Proverbs 29:25 | “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.” Word: חֲרָדָה (chărâdâh) | |
| Isaiah 21:4 | “My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my pleasure hath he turned into fear unto me.” Word: חֲרָדָה (chărâdâh) | |
| Jeremiah 30:5 | “For thus saith the Lord; We have heard a voice of trembling, of fear, and not of peace.” Word: חֲרָדָה (chărâdâh) |
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