τρόμοςtrómos
a "trembling", i.e. quaking with fear
Greek (New Testament) · G5156
Meanings
trembling, quaking, especially from fear: Mark 16:8; φόβος κ. τ. (as in Genesis 9:2, Exodus 15:16, Deuteronomy 2:25, Isaiah 19:16, and elsewhere), 1 Corinthians 2:3, 2 Corinthians 7:15, Ephesians 6:5, Philippians 2:12.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 5 times in the Bible.
- Mark 16:8 The women fled from the tomb, trembling and bewildered, and they said nothing to anyone because they were too frightened. Then they briefly reported all this to Peter and his companions. Afterward Jesus himself sent them out from east to west with the sacred and unfailing message of salvation that gives eternal life. Amen.
- 1 Corinthians 2:3 I came to you in weakness—timid and trembling.
- 2 Corinthians 7:15 Now he cares for you more than ever when he remembers the way all of you obeyed him and welcomed him with such fear and deep respect.
- Ephesians 6:5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ.
- Philippians 2:12 Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.