Lexical Summary thorubos: Uproar, commotion, tumult, disturbance Original Word: θόρυβος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tumult, uproar. From the base of throeo; a disturbance -- tumult, uproar. see GREEK throeo 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..) Topical Lexicon Word Group and Semantic Field Strong’s 2351 designates the noisy tumult that erupts when emotions run high—whether mourning (Mark 5:38), civic protest (Acts 21:34), or popular agitation against a leader (Matthew 26:5). The term regularly reflects collective unrest rather than orderly assembly, standing in contrast to biblical ideals of shalom, εἰρήνη, and τάξις. Biblical Occurrences and Narrative Context • Mark 5:38 portrays professional mourners filling Jairus’s house: “He went into the house of the synagogue leader and saw the commotion, with people weeping and wailing loudly”. Jesus immediately silences the uproar, underscoring His authority over death and disorder alike. Historical and Cultural Background First-century Judaea and the wider Greco-Roman world teetered on social volatility. During festivals Jerusalem’s population swelled, and Roman prefects stationed additional troops to quell riots. Public mourning customs featured loud lamentation, while guilds and trade associations could quickly galvanize mobs (cf. the earlier riot at Ephesus, Acts 19). Against this backdrop the evangelists’ use of θόρυβος communicates palpable menace; a spark could ignite imperial intervention or brutal crackdowns. Theological Significance 1. Human disorder reveals the fall: crowds driven by fear, anger, or grief illustrate humanity’s fractured state. Practical Applications for Ministry • Crisis leadership: pastors and missionaries, like Paul, should prepare for volatile environments, speaking peace into chaos while trusting Providential care. Intercanonical Connections The motif of noisy opposition runs from Babel’s cacophony to the uproars surrounding Christ and His apostles, culminating in the heavenly declaration: “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). Strong’s 2351 thus links the tangible roars of history with the enduring call to divine stillness. 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 |
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