Strong's Lexicon chared: Trembling, fearful, afraid Original Word: חָרֵד Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַד (charad), which means to tremble or be afraid. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5141 (tremō) - to tremble - G5401 (phobos) - fear, reverence Usage: The Hebrew word "chared" is used to describe a state of trembling or fear, often in response to a divine encounter or a significant event. It conveys a deep emotional reaction, typically associated with reverence, awe, or fear of God. This term can also reflect a physical manifestation of fear, such as shaking or quaking. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, fear and trembling were common responses to the presence of God or His messengers. This reaction was not merely about being scared but was deeply rooted in reverence and respect for the divine. The Israelites understood that encountering the holy and powerful presence of God was a profound experience that often led to a physical and emotional response of trembling. Brown-Driver-Briggs חָרֵד verbal adjective of foregoing, trembling; — חָרֵד Judges 7:3 3t.; חֲרֵדִים Isaiah 66:5; Ezra 10:3 — trembling (from fear), absolute Judges 7:3 ("" ירא), 1 Samuel 4:13 (subject לִבּוֺ, followed by עַל, for, in behalf of); in awe and reverence, at word of God, sq, בְּ Ezra 9:4; Isaiah 66:2 (followed by עַל), Isaiah 66:5 (followed by אֶל); compare ׳בְּמִצְוַת אל ׳ח Ezra 10:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance afraid, trembling From charad; fearful; also reverential -- afraid, trembling. see HEBREW charad Forms and Transliterations הַחֲרֵדִ֖ים החרדים וְהַחֲרֵדִ֖ים וְחָרֵ֔ד וְחָרֵ֖ד והחרדים וחרד חָרֵ֔ד חָרֵד֙ חרד chaRed ha·ḥă·rê·ḏîm ḥā·rêḏ hachareDim haḥărêḏîm ḥārêḏ vechaRed vehachareDim wə·ha·ḥă·rê·ḏîm wə·ḥā·rêḏ wəhaḥărêḏîm wəḥārêḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 7:3 HEB: מִֽי־ יָרֵ֣א וְחָרֵ֔ד יָשֹׁ֥ב וְיִצְפֹּ֖ר NAS: is afraid and trembling, let him return KJV: Whosoever [is] fearful and afraid, let him return INT: any Whosoever fearful and afraid return early 1 Samuel 4:13 Ezra 9:4 Ezra 10:3 Isaiah 66:2 Isaiah 66:5 6 Occurrences |
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