Strong's Lexicon tiphletseth: Horror, terror, trembling Original Word: תִּפְלֶצֶת Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלַץ (palatz), meaning "to tremble" or "to shudder." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of fear and trembling is captured in Greek by words such as φόβος (phobos, Strong's G5401) and τρόμος (tromos, Strong's G5156), which are used in the New Testament to describe reactions to divine encounters or the presence of God. Usage: The term "tiphletseth" is used to convey a sense of overwhelming fear or terror, often in the context of divine judgment or the presence of God. It reflects a profound emotional response to a situation that is perceived as threatening or awe-inspiring. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of fear was multifaceted, encompassing both the fear of God, which was seen as a reverential awe, and the fear of impending danger or judgment. The use of "tiphletseth" in the Hebrew Bible often underscores the seriousness of God's power and the human response to His mighty acts. In a society where divine intervention was a common explanation for natural and political events, such terms would resonate deeply with the audience, reminding them of the need for obedience and reverence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom palats Definition a shuddering, horror NASB Translation terror (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [תִּפְלֶ֫צֶת] noun feminine shuddering, horror; — suffix תִּפְלַצְתְּךָ Jeremiah 49:16 horror at thee! (exclamation); not quite certain, see Gie. פלשׂ see פלס. above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance terrible From palats; fearfulness -- terrible. see HEBREW palats Forms and Transliterations תִּֽפְלַצְתְּךָ֞ תפלצתך tiflatzteCha tip̄·laṣ·tə·ḵā tip̄laṣtəḵāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 49:16 HEB: תִּֽפְלַצְתְּךָ֞ הִשִּׁ֤יא אֹתָךְ֙ NAS: As for the terror of you, The arrogance KJV: Thy terribleness hath deceived INT: the terror deceived the arrogance 1 Occurrence |