7268. raggaz

Lexicon

raggaz: To tremble, to quake, to be agitated, to be excited

Original Word: רַגֶּז
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: raggaz
Pronunciation: rah-gahz
Phonetic Spelling: (rag-gawz')
Definition: To tremble, to quake, to be agitated, to be excited
Meaning: timid

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

trembling

Intensive from ragaz; timid -- trembling.

see HEBREW ragaz

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from ragaz
Definition
quivering, quaking
NASB Translation
trembling (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

רַגָּז adjective quivering, quaking; — ׳לֵב ר Deuteronomy 28:65 a quaking heart.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root רָגַז (ragaz), which means to tremble, quake, or be agitated.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G120 (αἰδέομαι, aideomai), which means to be ashamed or to feel reverence. While not a direct translation, both terms convey a sense of emotional response, whether it be fear, trembling, or reverence.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of trembling or fear is often depicted in narratives where individuals or nations encounter the divine or face significant challenges, underscoring the biblical theme of human frailty and the need for divine intervention.

Usage: The word רַגֶּז (raggez) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of trembling or agitation, typically in the context of fear or emotional disturbance.

Context: רַגֶּז (raggez) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a descriptor of emotional states characterized by trembling or agitation. This term is rooted in the broader semantic field of fear and emotional disturbance, often associated with the physical manifestation of trembling. The root רָגַז (ragaz) is used in various contexts to describe the quaking of the earth, the trembling of individuals, or the agitation of nations. In the biblical narrative, such trembling can be a response to divine judgment, the presence of God, or impending danger. The term captures the human experience of fear and vulnerability, reflecting the broader biblical theme of reliance on God in times of distress.

Forms and Transliterations

רַגָּ֔ז רגז rag·gāz ragGaz raggāz

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 28:65
HEB: שָׁם֙ לֵ֣ב רַגָּ֔ז וְכִלְי֥וֹן עֵינַ֖יִם
NAS: will give you a trembling heart,
KJV: shall give thee there a trembling heart,
INT: there heart A trembling failing of eyes

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7268
1 Occurrence

rag·gāz — 1 Occ.