5017. tarachos

Lexicon

tarachos: Disturbance, commotion, turmoil

Original Word: ταραχός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: tarachos
Pronunciation: tah-rah-KHOS
Phonetic Spelling: (tar'-akh-os)
Definition: Disturbance, commotion, turmoil
Meaning: a disturbance, commotion, trouble.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a disturbance, commotion

Masculine from tarasso; a disturbance, i.e. (popular) tumult -- stir.

see GREEK tarasso

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a later form of taraché (disorder)
Definition
disturbance, trouble
NASB Translation
disturbance (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5017: τάραχος

τάραχος, ταραχου, ὁ (παράσσω), commotion, stir (of mind): Acts 12:18; tumult (A. V. stir), Acts 19:23. (The Sept.; Xenophon, Plutarch, Lucian).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ταράσσω (tarassō), meaning "to disturb" or "to trouble."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H4103 מְהוּמָה (mehumah): This Hebrew term is often translated as "confusion" or "tumult," similar to the Greek ταραχός. It appears in contexts of panic or disorder, particularly in times of battle or divine judgment.
• H926 בָּהַל (bahal): Meaning "to be dismayed" or "to be terrified," this Hebrew verb captures the emotional aspect of disturbance akin to ταραχός.
• H7493 רָגַז (ragaz): This verb means "to tremble" or "to quake," often used to describe physical or emotional agitation, aligning with the sense of turmoil conveyed by ταραχός.

These Hebrew terms, like ταραχός, reflect the human experience of unrest and the biblical call to seek God's peace amidst life's disturbances.

Usage: The term ταραχός is used in the New Testament to describe situations of emotional or societal disturbance. It often reflects a sense of chaos or disorder, whether in the heart of an individual or within a community.

Context: The Greek word ταραχός appears in contexts where there is a significant emotional or situational upheaval. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the turmoil that can arise from fear, uncertainty, or conflict. This term captures the essence of human experiences that are marked by a lack of peace and stability.

For example, in the Gospels, Jesus often addresses the state of ταραχός in the hearts of His disciples, urging them to find peace in Him despite the external chaos they may face. This reflects a broader biblical theme where true peace is found not in the absence of conflict but in the presence of Christ.

The concept of ταραχός is also relevant in the context of early Christian communities, which often faced persecution and internal disputes. The apostles' letters frequently address these disturbances, encouraging believers to maintain unity and faith amidst trials.

In a broader theological sense, ταραχός can be seen as a consequence of the fallen world, where sin and separation from God result in a lack of harmony. The biblical narrative points towards the ultimate resolution of ταραχός in the eschatological hope of a new creation, where God will restore perfect peace.

Forms and Transliterations

ταραχος τάραχος ταραχώδους tarachos tárachos

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 12:18 N-NMS
GRK: ἡμέρας ἦν τάραχος οὐκ ὀλίγος
NAS: small disturbance among
KJV: no small stir among the soldiers,
INT: day there was disturbance not small

Acts 19:23 N-NMS
GRK: καιρὸν ἐκεῖνον τάραχος οὐκ ὀλίγος
NAS: small disturbance concerning
KJV: no small stir about that way.
INT: time same disturbance not small

Strong's Greek 5017
2 Occurrences

τάραχος — 2 Occ.