tremble, stagger, shake, shaken, quake

Definition

The term “tremble” means to quiver or to shake slightly and repeatedly, usually from fear or distress. The term can also be used figuratively, meaning “to be very afraid.”

• Sometimes when the ground shakes it is said to “tremble.” It can do this during an earthquake or in response to a very loud noise.
• The Bible says that in the presence of the Lord the earth will tremble. This could mean that the people of the earth will shake out of fear of God or that the earth itself will shake.
• This term could be translated as “be afraid” or “fear God” or “shake,” depending on the context.

(See also: earth, fear, Lord)

Bible References

• 2 Corinthians 7:15
• 2 Samuel 22:44-46
• Acts 16:29-31
• Jeremiah 5:22
• Luke 8:47

Word Data

• Strong’s: H1674, H2111, H2112, H2151, H2342, H2648, H2729, H2730, H2731, H5128, H5568, H6342, H6426, H6427, H7264, H7268, H7269, H7322, H7460, H7461, H7481, H7493, H7578, H8078, H8653, G17900, G51410, G51560, G54250