Berean Strong's Lexicon ra'ad: To tremble, quake, shudder Original Word: רָעַד Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence, the Greek word "τρέμω" (tremō, Strong's G5141) carries a similar meaning of trembling or quaking, often used in the New Testament to describe fear or reverence. Usage: The Hebrew verb "ra'ad" primarily conveys the idea of trembling or quaking, often in response to fear, awe, or divine presence. It can describe both physical trembling and a more metaphorical sense of fear or reverence. The term is used to depict the reaction of individuals or nature itself when confronted with the power and majesty of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, physical expressions of emotion, such as trembling, were often seen as outward manifestations of inner experiences. Trembling could indicate fear, reverence, or the overwhelming presence of the divine. The Hebrew Bible frequently uses physical reactions to describe encounters with God or His messengers, emphasizing the profound impact of such experiences on human beings. Brown-Driver-Briggs רַ֫עַד noun masculine trembling; — יָבאֹ בִי ׳יִרְאָה וָר Psalm 55:6; יאֹחֲזֵמוֺ רָ֑עַד Exodus 15:15. רְעָדָה noun feminine id.; subject of אָֽחֲזָה Isaiah 33:14; Psalm 48:7; "" יִרְאָה Psalm 2:11; "" מַּחַד Job 4:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance trembling Or (feminine) radah {reh-aw-daw'}; from ra'ad; a shudder -- trembling. see HEBREW ra'ad Forms and Transliterations בִּרְעָדָֽה׃ ברעדה׃ וָ֭רַעַד ורעד רְ֭עָדָה רְעָדָ֖ה רָ֑עַד רעד רעדה bir‘āḏāh bir·‘ā·ḏāh biraDah rā‘aḏ rā·‘aḏ Raad rə‘āḏāh rə·‘ā·ḏāh Readah Varaad wā·ra·‘aḏ wāra‘aḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 15:15 HEB: מוֹאָ֔ב יֹֽאחֲזֵ֖מוֹ רָ֑עַד נָמֹ֕גוּ כֹּ֖ל NAS: of Moab, trembling grips KJV: of Moab, trembling shall take hold INT: of Moab grips trembling have melted All Psalm 2:11 Psalm 48:6 Psalm 55:5 Isaiah 33:14 5 Occurrences |