Definition and Occurrence in Scripture:
Quakes, commonly referred to as earthquakes, are significant geological events characterized by the shaking of the earth's surface. In the Bible, earthquakes are often depicted as manifestations of God's power and presence, serving as both literal and symbolic events that accompany divine revelation, judgment, and significant transitions in God's redemptive history.

Old Testament References:
Earthquakes are mentioned several times in the Old Testament, often in the context of God's judgment or as a demonstration of His might. One notable instance is during the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai, where the earth trembled as God descended upon the mountain. Exodus 19:18 states, "Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke because the LORD had descended on it in fire. The smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently."

Another significant mention is found in the prophetic literature, where earthquakes symbolize the coming judgment of God. In Amos 1:1 , the prophet refers to an earthquake that occurred during the reign of Uzziah, King of Judah, which serves as a chronological marker for his prophecies: "The words of Amos, who was among the shepherds of Tekoa—what he saw concerning Israel two years before the earthquake, in the days of Uzziah king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash king of Israel."

New Testament References:
In the New Testament, earthquakes continue to signify divine intervention and the unfolding of God's plan. At the crucifixion of Jesus, an earthquake occurs, symbolizing the cosmic significance of His death. Matthew 27:51 records, "At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split."

Furthermore, an earthquake accompanies the resurrection of Jesus, highlighting the power of God in raising Christ from the dead. Matthew 28:2 describes, "Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it."

In the Book of Acts, an earthquake is used by God to deliver Paul and Silas from prison, demonstrating His sovereignty and the power of prayer. Acts 16:26 states, "Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose."

Eschatological Significance:
Earthquakes also hold eschatological significance in biblical prophecy, often associated with the end times and the return of Christ. In the Book of Revelation, earthquakes are part of the apocalyptic imagery that describes the final judgment and the establishment of God's kingdom. Revelation 6:12 mentions, "And when the Lamb opened the sixth seal, I looked, and there was a great earthquake. The sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red."

Theological Implications:
Throughout Scripture, earthquakes serve as reminders of God's omnipotence and the transient nature of the created order. They underscore the reality of divine judgment and the ultimate hope of redemption and restoration. Believers are called to recognize the signs of the times and to remain steadfast in faith, trusting in God's sovereign plan and His promise of a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness dwells.7493. raash -- to quake, shake
... root Definition to quake, shake NASB Word Usage leap (1), quake (4), quaked (5),
quakes (3), quaking (1), shake (9), shaken (2), shook (2), tremble (2), wave (1 ...
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7264. ragaz -- to be agitated, quiver, quake, be excited ...
... Word Usage come trembling (1), deeply moved (1), disturbed (2), enraged (1), excited
(1), moved (1), provoke (1), quake (1), quaked (2), quakes (2), quarrel (1 ...
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The Fathers, the Liturgies, and the Mystics
... is referred to in more than one hymn: If Tiber overflows, and Nile does not; if
heaven stands still and withholds its rain, and the earth quakes; if famine or ...
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Job 26:6, to the End
... The pillars that support the sky. tremble at his rebuke; Through all its
caverns quakes the earth,. as though its centre shook. He ...
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But Perhaps, as You Say, the Goddesses Took the Greatest Pleasure ...
... [4741] It would be an endless task to write down what shrines have been destroyed
throughout the whole world by earth quakes and tempests"what have been set ...
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The Lord Hath Builded for Himself
... His arm the mountains rear'd. He sets His foot upon the hills,. And earth beneath
Him quakes; He walks upon the hurricane,. And in the thunder speaks. ...
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Methodist Creeds.
... Sermon on the Mount, chiefly ethical; two are funeral discourses (on the death of
Whitefield and Fletcher); one on the cause and cure of earth-quakes; one on ...
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Prophecy.
... Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom;
and great earth-quakes shall be in divers places, and famines and ...
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Treatise ix. On the Advantage of Patience.
... And when at the cross, of the Lord the stars are confounded, the elements are disturbed,
the earth quakes, night shuts out the day, the sun, that he may not be ...
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Looking unto Jesus
... The sun is eclipsed, refusing to behold him! earth quakes; the dead rise; the
horrors of his sufferings have startled earth itself,. "He dies! ...
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On the Atonement.
... griefs. Mark"the sun is clothed in darkness; the rocks are rent; the
earth quakes beneath your feet; all nature is convulsed. ...
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Wesley's Hymns Reconsidered
... Lo! the powers of heaven He shakes; Nature in convulsions lies; Earth's profoundest
centre quakes; The great Jehovah dies! Dies the glorious cause of all,. ...
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Quakes (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Quakes (6 Occurrences). Psalms 60:2 You have made the
land tremble. You have torn it. Mend its fractures, for it quakes. (WEB). ...
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Quake (23 Occurrences)
... vi) To shake, vibrate, or quiver, either from not being solid, as soft, wet land,
or from violent convulsion of any kind; as, the earth quakes; the mountains ...
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Quaked (13 Occurrences)

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Quaking (6 Occurrences)
... trembling. (See NIV). Psalms 60:2 You have made the land tremble. You have torn
it. Mend its fractures, for it quakes. (See NIV). Jeremiah ...
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Quaketh (4 Occurrences)

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Tremble (92 Occurrences)
... You have torn it. Mend its fractures, for it quakes. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
Joel 2:10 The earth quakes before them. The heavens tremble. ...
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Fractures (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Fractures (1 Occurrence). Psalms 60:2 You have made the
land tremble. You have torn it. Mend its fractures, for it quakes. (WEB NIV). ...
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Mend (7 Occurrences)
... ASV WBS). Psalms 60:2 You have made the land tremble. You have torn it. Mend
its fractures, for it quakes. (WEB NIV). Ecclesiastes 3 ...
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Darkened (28 Occurrences)
... (KJV DBY WBS). Joel 2:10 The earth quakes before them. The heavens tremble. The
sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars withdraw their shining. ...
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Repair (26 Occurrences)
... RSV NIV). Psalms 60:2 You have made the land tremble. You have torn it.
Mend its fractures, for it quakes. (See RSV). Song of Songs ...
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