פַּלָּצוּת
pal.la.tsut
shuddering
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word פַּלָּצוּת, Strong's H6427, is used 4 times in the Bible. Based on its definition, this word conveys the idea of shuddering or trembling. Its range of usage indicates a strong physical reaction, one that is intense and possibly involuntary. This word is associated with fear, dread, and possibly a sense of awe or reverence. When used in the biblical narrative, it suggests a profound emotional response to a situation or the presence of something powerful or extraordinary. The significance of this word to the general audience lies in its depiction of humanity's emotional response to circumstances that go beyond their control or understanding.
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Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
When I remember, I am troubled. Horror takes hold of my flesh.
Psalms 55:5Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.
Isaiah 21:4My heart flutters. Horror has frightened me. The twilight that I desired has been turned into trembling for me.
Ezekiel 7:18They will also clothe themselves with sackcloth, and horror will cover them. Shame will be on all faces, and baldness on all their heads.