8606. tiphletseth

Lexicon

tiphletseth: Horror, terror, trembling

Original Word: תִּפְלֶצֶת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: tiphletseth
Pronunciation: tif-leh'-tseth
Phonetic Spelling: (tif-leh'-tseth)
Definition: Horror, terror, trembling
Meaning: fearfulness

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

terrible

From palats; fearfulness -- terrible.

see HEBREW palats

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from palats
Definition
a shuddering, horror
NASB Translation
terror (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[תִּפְלֶ֫צֶת] noun feminine shuddering, horror; — suffix תִּפְלַצְתְּךָ Jeremiah 49:16 horror at thee! (exclamation); not quite certain, see Gie.

פלשׂ see פלס. above

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלַץ (palats), which means to tremble or to be in dread.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in the Greek Septuagint for תִּפְלֶצֶת, similar concepts of fear and trembling can be found in Greek words such as φόβος (phobos, Strong's Greek 5401) meaning fear, and τρόμος (tromos, Strong's Greek 5156) meaning trembling or quaking. These terms are used in the New Testament to describe reactions to divine encounters or eschatological events.

Usage: The term תִּפְלֶצֶת is used in the context of describing a state of fear or terror, often associated with divine judgment or overwhelming circumstances.

Context: • Occurrences in Scripture: The word תִּפְלֶצֶת appears in the Hebrew Bible in passages that convey a sense of overwhelming fear or dread, often in the context of divine retribution or the presence of God. It is used to describe the emotional response of individuals or groups when confronted with situations that evoke a profound sense of terror.
• Example in Scripture: In Isaiah 21:4, the prophet describes a vision of impending doom, saying, "My heart falters; fearfulness (תִּפְלֶצֶת) terrifies me; the twilight I longed for has been turned into trembling." This passage illustrates the intense emotional turmoil and fear that can accompany prophetic visions of judgment.
• Theological Implications: The use of תִּפְלֶצֶת in the Hebrew Bible often underscores the power and majesty of God, whose presence and actions can evoke fear and trembling among people. It serves as a reminder of the awe-inspiring and sometimes terrifying nature of divine encounters and judgments.
• Cultural Context: In the ancient Near Eastern context, fear and trembling were common responses to theophanies or divine manifestations. The concept of fearfulness as described by תִּפְלֶצֶת reflects the broader cultural understanding of the divine as both protector and judge, capable of instilling fear in those who witness His power.

Forms and Transliterations

תִּֽפְלַצְתְּךָ֞ תפלצתך tiflatzteCha tip̄·laṣ·tə·ḵā tip̄laṣtəḵā

Englishman's Concordance

Jeremiah 49:16
HEB: תִּֽפְלַצְתְּךָ֞ הִשִּׁ֤יא אֹתָךְ֙
NAS: As for the terror of you, The arrogance
KJV: Thy terribleness hath deceived
INT: the terror deceived the arrogance

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 8606
1 Occurrence

tip̄·laṣ·tə·ḵā — 1 Occ.