The term "trembleth" is an archaic form of the verb "tremble," which appears in various passages of the Bible, conveying a sense of fear, reverence, or awe. In the context of Scripture, trembling often signifies a profound emotional or spiritual response to the presence or actions of God, the realization of sin, or the anticipation of divine judgment.

Biblical Usage:

1. Fear and Reverence Before God:
Trembling is frequently associated with the fear of the Lord, a central theme in the Bible that denotes a deep respect and awe for God's majesty and holiness. In Isaiah 66:2 , the Lord declares, "But to this one I will look, to him who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word." Here, trembling signifies a humble and reverent response to God's word, highlighting the importance of approaching Scripture with a heart that is sensitive to divine instruction and correction.

2. Response to God's Presence:
The presence of God often elicits trembling among His people, as seen in various theophanies and divine encounters. In Exodus 19:16 , during the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai, "On the morning of the third day there was thunder and lightning, with a thick cloud over the mountain, and a very loud trumpet blast. Everyone in the camp trembled." This trembling reflects the overwhelming power and holiness of God, which inspires both awe and fear.

3. Recognition of Sin and Judgment:
Trembling can also be a response to the recognition of personal sin and the impending judgment of God. In Ezra 9:4 , those who "trembled at the words of the God of Israel" gathered around Ezra as he mourned over the unfaithfulness of the exiles. This trembling indicates a deep awareness of sin and a sincere desire for repentance and reconciliation with God.

4. Prophetic and Eschatological Contexts:
In prophetic literature, trembling is often associated with the anticipation of God's future actions, particularly His judgment and the establishment of His kingdom. Joel 2:1 states, "Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near." Here, trembling serves as a call to prepare for the imminent and decisive intervention of God in human history.

Theological Implications:

The concept of trembling in the Bible underscores the appropriate human response to the divine. It reflects a recognition of God's absolute sovereignty, holiness, and justice, as well as an acknowledgment of human frailty and sinfulness. Trembling at God's word and presence is indicative of a heart that is rightly aligned with God's will, characterized by humility, repentance, and a deep-seated reverence for the Creator.

In summary, "trembleth" in the biblical context is a multifaceted expression of the human encounter with the divine, encompassing fear, reverence, and a profound awareness of God's majesty and moral authority.

Psalm LXIV.
... He was given up to the judge: the judge trembleth, and they tremble not that have
given Him up to the judge: trembleth power, and ferocity trembleth not: he ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxiv.htm

They Shall be Called the Children of God
... soul. (iii) A tender heart trembles under God's threatenings. My flesh
trembleth for fear of thee' (Psalm 119:120). Because thine ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/19 they shall be called.htm

Argument. --That God is the Founder of all Things, their Lord and ...
... and swelling, and stubborn with cloddish ferocity, says, "And upon whom shall my
Spirit rest, save upon him that is lowly, and quiet, and that trembleth at my ...
/.../chapter iii argument that god is.htm

Here Some one Will Say, this is Now not to Write of virginity...
... humility. There forsooth He dwelleth, Who said, that on the lowly and quiet,
and that trembleth at His words, His Spirit resteth. ...
/.../augustine/of holy virginity /section 52 here some one.htm

The Hurt of the Daughter of My People
... The snorting of his horses is heard from Dan: at the sound of the neighing of his
strong ones the whole land trembleth; for they are come, and have devoured ...
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An Exhortation to Humility.
... For the holy word saith, "On whom shall I look, but on him that is meek and
peaceable, and that trembleth at My words?" [57]. Footnotes: ...
/.../chapter xiii an exhortation to humility.htm

Epistle vi. To Rogatianus the Presbyter, and the Other Confessors. ...
... all Christians, according to the word of the Lord, who looks to none other man than
"to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at" [2157 ...
/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/epistle vi to rogatianus the.htm

Epistle xvii. To the Presbyters and Deacons About the Foregoing ...
... The Lord speaketh and saith, "Upon whom shall I look, but upon him that is humble
and quiet, and that trembleth at my words?" [2250] Although we ought all to ...
/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/epistle xvii to the presbyters.htm

An Exhortation to Humility.
... For the holy word saith, "On whom shall I look, but on him that is meek and
peaceable, and that trembleth at my words?" [4062]. Footnotes: ...
/.../keith/the epistles of clement/chapter xiii an exhortation to humility.htm

Of Meditation Upon the Hidden Judgments of God, that we May not be ...
... Thou sendest forth Thy judgments against me, O Lord, and shakest all my bones
with fear and trembling, and my soul trembleth exceedingly. ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xiv of meditation upon.htm

Trembleth (21 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Trembleth (21 Occurrences). Genesis 27:33 and Isaac
trembleth a very great trembling, and saith, 'Who, now ...
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Quaketh (4 Occurrences)
... Quaketh (4 Occurrences). Jeremiah 49:21 The earth trembleth at the noise of their
fall; there is a cry, the noise whereof is heard in the Red Sea. (See JPS DBY) ...
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Trembles (17 Occurrences)

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Overcometh (12 Occurrences)
... Habakkuk 3:16 I have heard, and my belly trembleth, At the noise have my lips quivered,
Rottenness doth come into my bones, And in my place I do tremble, That ...
/o/overcometh.htm - 10k

Overnight (6 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Isaiah 10:29 They are gone over the pass; they have taken up their lodging
at Geba; Ramah trembleth; Gibeath-shaul is fled. (See NIV). ...
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Leapeth (2 Occurrences)
... That leapeth forth from Bashan. (ASV JPS). Job 37:1 Aye, my heart trembleth
at this also, and leapeth up out of its place: (DBY). ...
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Gibeath-shaul (3 Occurrences)
... (See JPS). Isaiah 10:29 they are gone over the pass; they have taken up their lodging
at Geba; Ramah trembleth; Gibeah of Saul is fled. (See JPS). ...
/g/gibeath-shaul.htm - 7k

Wholly (67 Occurrences)
... from the presence of Jehovah, who hath come down on it in fire, and its smoke goeth
up as smoke of the furnace, and the whole mount trembleth exceedingly; (YLT ...
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Weepeth (29 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 18:33 And the king trembleth, and goeth up on the upper chamber of the
gate, and weepeth, and thus he hath said in his going, 'My son! ...
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Feareth (36 Occurrences)
... known.' (YLT). 1 Samuel 28:5 and Saul seeth the camp of the Philistines, and
feareth, and his heart trembleth greatly, (YLT). 1 Samuel ...
/f/feareth.htm - 17k

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