alarm, alarmed

Definition

An alarm is something that warns people about something that could harm them. To “be alarmed” is to be very worried and frightened about something dangerous or threatening.

• King Jehoshapat was alarmed when he heard that the Moabites were planning to attack the kingdom of Judah.
• Jesus told his disciples not to be alarmed when they hear about disasters happening in the last days.
• The expression “sound an alarm” means to give a warning. In ancient times, a person could sound an alarm by making a noise.

Translation Suggestions

• To “alarm someone” means to “cause someone to worry” or to “worry someone.”
• To “be alarmed” could be translated as “be worried” or “be frightened” or “be very concerned.”
• The expression “sound an alarm” could be translated by “publicly warn” or “announce that danger is coming” or “blow a trumpet to warn about danger.”

(See also: Jehoshaphat, Moab)

Bible References

• Daniel 11:44-45
• Jeremiah 4:19-20
• Numbers 10:9

Word Data

• Strong’s: H7321, H8643