Definition:
The term "affright" refers to a sudden and intense fear or terror. In biblical contexts, it often describes the reaction of individuals who encounter divine or supernatural events, leading to a profound sense of awe and fear.

Biblical Usage:
The concept of affright is frequently encountered in the Bible, where it is used to describe the human response to the presence or actions of God, angels, or other supernatural occurrences. This reaction is not merely a natural fear but is often tied to the recognition of the divine power and holiness.

Old Testament References:
In the Old Testament, affright is often associated with theophanies, where God reveals Himself to humans. For example, in the book of Exodus, when God descends upon Mount Sinai, the people of Israel are filled with fear at the thunder, lightning, and the sound of the trumpet. This fear is a recognition of God's overwhelming power and holiness.

New Testament References:
In the New Testament, affright is seen in the reactions of individuals who encounter angels or the resurrected Christ. For instance, in the Gospel of Luke, when the shepherds are visited by an angel announcing the birth of Jesus, they are initially "terrified" (Luke 2:9). Similarly, when the women visit Jesus' tomb and find it empty, they are described as being "frightened" by the angelic presence (Luke 24:5).

Theological Significance:
Affright in the Bible often serves to underscore the majesty and otherness of God. It highlights the human recognition of divine authority and the natural response of fear in the presence of the holy. This fear is not merely a negative emotion but can lead to a deeper reverence and understanding of God's nature.

Related Concepts:
· Fear of the Lord: This is a recurring theme in Scripture, where fear is not just about being afraid but involves a deep respect and awe for God's power and righteousness.
· Reverence: Affright can lead to reverence, a profound respect and veneration for God, acknowledging His supremacy and holiness.

Examples in Scripture:
· Exodus 20:18-19 : "All the people witnessed the thunder and lightning, the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain in smoke. And when the people saw this, they trembled and stood at a distance. 'Speak to us yourself, and we will listen,' they said to Moses. 'But do not let God speak to us, or we will die.'"
· Luke 2:9 : "And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified."
· Luke 24:5 : "As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, 'Why do you look for the living among the dead?'"

Conclusion:
The biblical concept of affright serves as a reminder of the human response to the divine. It reflects the awe and reverence due to God and His messengers, emphasizing the importance of recognizing His power and holiness in our lives.1. (v. t.) To impress with sudden fear; to frighten; to alarm.

2. (p. a.) Affrighted.

3. (n.) Sudden and great fear; terror. It expresses a stronger impression than fear, or apprehension, perhaps less than terror.

4. (n.) The act of frightening; also, a cause of terror; an object of dread.

AFFRIGHT

a-frit': Designates a state of terror occasioned by some unexpected and startling occurrence; not as strong as "amazed," which refers more to the stupor resulting from fright. In the New Testament most frequently for emphobos (Luke 24:37 Acts 10:4 Revelation 11:13). The Revised Version (British and American) uses it also for pturomenoi of Philippians 1:28, a word "properly used of scared horses" (Ellicott).

1568. ekthambeo -- to amaze, to be amazed
... affright, greatly astonished. From ekthambos; to astonish utterly -- affright, greatly
(sore) amaze. see GREEK ekthambos. (ekthambeisthai) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1568.htm - 7k3372. yare' -- to fear
... 3371, 3372. yare'. 3372a . to fear. Transliteration: yare' Phonetic Spelling:
(yaw-ray') Short Definition: affright. affright, be ...
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2865. chathath -- to be shattered or dismayed
... abolish, affright, be make afraid, amaze, beat down, discourage. A primitive
root; properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either ...
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1204. baath -- to fall upon, startle, terrify
... affright, be make afraid, terrify, trouble. A primitive root; to fear -- affright,
be (make) afraid, terrify, trouble. 1203, 1204. baath. 1205 . ...
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4036. Magor Missabib -- "terror on every side," an expression ...
... Magor-missabib. From magowr and cabiyb with the preposition inserted; affright from
around; Magor-mis-Sabib, a symbolic name of Pashur -- Magor-missabib. ...
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4034. megorah -- fear, terror
... of magor Definition fear, terror NASB Word Usage fears (1), what fears (1), what
they dread (1). fear. Feminine of magowr; affright -- fear. see HEBREW magowr. ...
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6427. pallatsuth -- a shuddering
... fearfulness, horror, trembling. From palats; affright -- fearfulness, horror, trembling.
see HEBREW palats. 6426, 6427. pallatsuth. 6428 . Strong's Numbers
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Night and a Storm, and Hearts with Sore Affright,
... MEDITATIONS Night and a storm, and hearts with sore affright,. tr., John Brownlie
10.10. I. Night and a storm, and hearts with sore affright,. ...
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Night, and a Storm, and Hearts with Sore Affright,
... STILLING THE TEMPEST II Night, and a storm, and hearts with sore affright,.
10,10. Night, and a storm, and hearts with sore affright,. ...
/.../brownlie/hymns of the russian church/ii night and a storm.htm

Resolution: the Song of Hylobaris Concerning Divine Providence
... The weaken'd phansy, sore affright. With the grim shades of grisly Night. ... Baring
by fits for more affright. The pale dead visages, ghastly sight. ...
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To the Reader. Christian Reader
... plainness of speech demonstrated, as may enable the most bruised reed to quench
all the fiery darts of the devil, whereby he laboureth to affright them from ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/to the reader christian reader.htm

David's Dying Song
... Ye, like the larks, would sleep in your nest did not some trouble pass by and affright
you; then you stretch your wings, and carolling the matin song, rise to ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/davids dying song.htm

An Exhortation to the People Respecting Fortitude and Patience...
... For the three youths were cast into the furnace, and did not even for this forget
their piety; neither did the flames affright them, but more earnestly than ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily iv an exhortation to.htm

Hymns of the Apostolic Church
... The chariots of the Lord are strong,. MEDITATIONS. Night and a storm, and
hearts with sore affright,. Darkly the tempest swept,. Lord ...
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The Last Supper.
... And would thou sell thy master dear For base gain? Shudders not thy soul in dire
affright? Thy lot has passed into the night, Already doth thy doom appear. ...
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A Solemn Deprival
... pursue. It seeks a covert yonder in the pleasures of the world, but the baying
of the hell-hounds affright it in the festive haunts. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 61 1915/a solemn deprival.htm

Significant Phrases
... affectation and coquetry. affectionate and warm-hearted. affluent and exuberant.
affright and abhorrence. agencies and influences. ages and generations. ...
/.../kleiser/fifteen thousand useful phrases/section ii significant phrases.htm

Affright (10 Occurrences)
... dread. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. AFFRIGHT. a-frit ... Ellicott).
Multi-Version Concordance Affright (10 Occurrences). 2 Chronicles ...
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Fear (970 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) To be anxious or solicitous for. 9. (n.) To suspect; to doubt. 10. (n.)
To affright; to terrify; to drive away or prevent approach of by fear. 11. ...
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Affrighted (60 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Affright. Multi-Version Concordance
Affrighted (60 Occurrences). Mark 16:5 And entering ...
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Frighten (15 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (vt) To disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm
or fright; to affright; to terrify. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Terrify (27 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 32:18 And they cried with a loud voice in the Jews language unto the
people of Jerusalem that were on the wall, to affright them, and to trouble ...
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Doubt (49 Occurrences)
... the truth of it. 4. (vt) To suspect; to fear; to be apprehensive of. 5.
(vt) To fill with fear; to affright. 6. (n.) A fluctuation ...
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Consternation (8 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 32:18 Then they cried with a loud voice in the Jews' speech to the
people of Jerusalem that were on the wall, to affright them, and to fill them ...
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Affords (2 Occurrences)

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Arisen (24 Occurrences)
... thou dost gird up thy loins, and hast arisen, and spoken unto them all that I command
thee: be not affrighted because of them, lest I affright thee before them ...
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Applied (22 Occurrences)
... The king spoke and said: 'Belteshazzar, let not the dream, or the interpretation,
affright thee.' Belteshazzar answered and said: 'My lord, the dream be to ...
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