Strong's Lexicon thorubos: Uproar, commotion, tumult, disturbance Original Word: θόρυβος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb θορυβέω (thorubeo), meaning "to make a noise" or "to disturb." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "thorubos," similar concepts of noise and tumult can be found in Hebrew words like הָמוֹן (hamon, Strong's H1995), meaning "noise" or "multitude," and שָׁאוֹן (sha'on, Strong's H7588), meaning "uproar" or "tumult." Usage: The Greek word "thorubos" refers to a noisy disturbance or uproar, often associated with a crowd or public assembly. It conveys the idea of confusion, disorder, or a chaotic situation. In the New Testament, it is used to describe situations where there is a significant public disturbance or an emotional outburst from a group of people. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, public gatherings and assemblies were common, and they could quickly turn into tumultuous events, especially when controversial issues were at stake. The term "thorubos" captures the essence of these chaotic gatherings, reflecting the social and political tensions of the time. Such disturbances were often seen in marketplaces, synagogues, or during public trials, where emotions could run high, leading to disorder. HELPS Word-studies 2351 thórybos – properly, an uproar, tumult; trouble (accompanied by noisy upheaval) that throws things into disorder; (figuratively) emotions spun "out of control," especially when accompanied by shrieks (hysteria) or loud wailing; disturbance bringing on panic (terror) with a "din, hubbub" (Souter). (Mk 5:35-39) Josephus ( [Professional mourners (generally women) are still employed in the Middle East.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as throeó Definition an uproar NASB Translation commotion (1), riot (3), uproar (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2351: θόρυβοςθόρυβος, θορύβου, ὁ (akin to θρως, τύρβη, τρυβάζω (but τύρβη etc. seem to come from another root; cf. Curtius, § 250)), a noise, tumult, uproar: of persons wailing, Mark 5:38; of a clamorous and excited multitude, Matthew 27:24; of riotous persons, Acts 20:1; Acts 21:34; a tumult, as a breach of public order, Matthew 26:5; Mark 14:2; Acts 24:18. (In Greek writings from Pindar and Herodotus down; several times in the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tumult, uproar. From the base of throeo; a disturbance -- tumult, uproar. see GREEK throeo Forms and Transliterations θορυβον θόρυβον θορυβος θόρυβος θορυβου θορύβου θορύβων θράσει θρασεία θρασύ θρασυκάρδιος θρασύνεται θρασύς θραύσει θραύσις θραύσμα θραύσμά θραύσματος θραυσμός thorubon thorubos thorubou thorybon thórybon thorybos thórybos thorybou thorýbouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 26:5 N-NMSGRK: ἵνα μὴ θόρυβος γένηται ἐν NAS: otherwise a riot might occur KJV: there be an uproar among INT: that not a riot there be among Matthew 27:24 N-NMS Mark 5:38 N-AMS Mark 14:2 N-NMS Acts 20:1 N-AMS Acts 21:34 N-AMS Acts 24:18 N-GMS Strong's Greek 2351 |