Strong's Lexicon maaratsah: Terror, dread, fear Original Word: מַעֲרָצָה Word Origin: Derived from the root עָרַץ (arats), meaning "to tremble" or "to dread." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of fear or terror is φόβος (phobos), Strong's Greek #5401, which is used in the New Testament to describe both reverential fear of God and the fear experienced by individuals in various situations. Usage: The term "maaratsah" is used to convey a sense of overwhelming fear or terror. It often describes a state of intense emotional distress or panic, typically in the context of divine judgment or the presence of God. The word emphasizes the profound impact of fear on individuals or groups, often leading to a physical or emotional response. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, fear was a significant aspect of religious and social life. The fear of God was considered the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10), and it was both a reverential awe and a recognition of God's power and holiness. The concept of "maaratsah" would have been understood in the context of experiencing God's mighty acts or judgments, which could evoke both fear and reverence among the people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom arats Definition an awful shock, a crash NASB Translation terrible crash (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַעֲרָצָה noun feminine awful shock, crash; — Isaiah 10:33, of ׳י's lopping off (tree-)crown (figurative). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance terror From arats; violence -- terror. see HEBREW arats Forms and Transliterations בְּמַעֲרָצָ֑ה במערצה bə·ma·‘ă·rā·ṣāh bəma‘ărāṣāh bemaaraTzahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 10:33 HEB: מְסָעֵ֥ף פֻּארָ֖ה בְּמַעֲרָצָ֑ה וְרָמֵ֤י הַקּוֹמָה֙ NAS: the boughs with a terrible crash; Those also who are tall KJV: the bough with terror: and the high ones INT: will lop the bough A terrible are tall stature 1 Occurrence |
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