Strong's Hebrew: 7578. רְתֵת (retheth) -- trembling, quaking

Strong's Lexicon

retheth: trembling, quaking

Original Word: רְתֵת
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: rtheth
Pronunciation: reh'-teth
Phonetic Spelling: (reth-ayth')
Definition: trembling, quaking
Meaning: terror

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to quiver or tremble

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of trembling or fear is "φόβος" (phobos), Strong's Greek #5401, which also conveys fear, reverence, or awe.

Usage: The Hebrew word "retheth" conveys the idea of trembling or quaking, often associated with fear, awe, or reverence. It is used to describe a physical or emotional response to a powerful or divine presence, or in anticipation of a significant event.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, physical manifestations of emotion, such as trembling, were often seen as responses to divine encounters or significant spiritual experiences. The concept of trembling before God is a recurring theme in the Hebrew Scriptures, reflecting the awe and reverence due to the Almighty. This trembling is not merely fear but a recognition of God's holiness and power.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
a trembling
NASB Translation
trembling (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

רְתֵת noun [masculine] trembling (on form Lag BN 176 Ba^{§ 7 b}); — ׳ר Hosea 13:1 (si versa l.) when Ephraim spoke trembling (AV Che and others) Ew and others spoke terror; Hi Ke Rv spoke, there was trembling; text dubious (see Now).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

trembling

For retet; terror -- trembling.

see HEBREW retet

Forms and Transliterations

רְתֵ֔ת רתת rə·ṯêṯ reTet rəṯêṯ

Links

Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts