5156. tromos
Strong's Lexicon
tromos: Trembling, quaking, fear

Original Word: τρόμος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: tromos
Pronunciation: TRO-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (trom'-os)
Definition: Trembling, quaking, fear
Meaning: a trembling, quaking, fear.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb τρέμω (tremō), meaning "to tremble" or "to quake."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "tromos" is רַעַד (ra'ad), which also conveys the idea of trembling or quaking, particularly in the presence of God or in response to His actions (e.g., Exodus 19:16).

Usage: The Greek word "tromos" refers to a state of trembling or quaking, often associated with fear or reverence. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both physical trembling and a metaphorical trembling that reflects a deep sense of awe or respect, particularly in the presence of God or in response to His mighty works.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, "tromos" was commonly used to describe the physical reaction of trembling due to fear or awe. This concept was not foreign to the Jewish understanding, as the Hebrew Scriptures often depict individuals trembling before God or in the face of divine revelation. The use of "tromos" in the New Testament reflects this cultural context, emphasizing the appropriate response of humility and reverence before the Almighty.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 5156 trómos – trembling (shaking) caused by great fear. See 5141 (tremō).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from tremó
Definition
trembling, quaking
NASB Translation
trembling (5).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5156: τρόμος

τρόμος, τριχοῦ, (τρέμω), from Homer down, a trembling, quaking with fear: Mark 16:8; μετά φοβοῦ καί τρόμου, with fear and trembling, used to describe the anxiety of one who distrusts his ability completely to meet all requirements, but religiously does his utmost to fulfil his duty, 2 Corinthians 7:15; Ephesians 6:5; Philippians 2:12; ἐν φόβῳ καί ἐν τρόμῳ (Isaiah 19:16), 1 Corinthians 2:3 (φόβος and τρόμος are joined in Genesis 9:2; Exodus 15:16; Deut. (); , etc.; ἐν φόβῳ ... ἐν τρόμῳ, Psalm 2:11). (Synonym: cf. φοβέω, at the end.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
trembling.

From tremo; a "trembling", i.e. Quaking with fear -- + tremble(-ing).

see GREEK tremo

Forms and Transliterations
τρόμον τρομος τρόμος τρομου τρόμου τρομω τρόμω τρόμῳ tromo tromō trómoi trómōi tromos trómos tromou trómou
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Mark 16:8 N-NMS
GRK: γὰρ αὐτὰς τρόμος καὶ ἔκστασις
NAS: from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment
INT: indeed them trembling and amazement

1 Corinthians 2:3 N-DMS
GRK: καὶ ἐν τρόμῳ πολλῷ ἐγενόμην
NAS: and in fear and in much trembling,
KJV: in much trembling.
INT: and in trembling much was

2 Corinthians 7:15 N-GMS
GRK: φόβου καὶ τρόμου ἐδέξασθε αὐτόν
NAS: him with fear and trembling.
KJV: fear and trembling ye received him.
INT: fear and trembling you received him

Ephesians 6:5 N-GMS
GRK: φόβου καὶ τρόμου ἐν ἁπλότητι
NAS: with fear and trembling, in the sincerity
KJV: fear and trembling, in singleness
INT: fear and trembling in sincerity

Philippians 2:12 N-GMS
GRK: φόβου καὶ τρόμου τὴν ἑαυτῶν
NAS: with fear and trembling;
KJV: fear and trembling.
INT: fear and trembling your own

Strong's Greek 5156
5 Occurrences


τρόμῳ — 1 Occ.
τρόμος — 1 Occ.
τρόμου — 3 Occ.

















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