Strong’s H2729

חָרַד

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

charad

Pronunciation

khaw-RAHD

Definition

To tremble, to be afraid, to be in dread, to quake

Meaning

to shudder with terror, to fear, to hasten

Usage

The Hebrew verb "charad" primarily conveys a sense of trembling or shaking, often due to fear or anxiety. It can describe both physical trembling and an emotional state of fear or dread. The term is used in various contexts, including fear of God, fear of impending danger, or a reaction to a divine encounter.

Bible references

Genesis 27:33;Genesis 42:28;Exodus 19:16;Exodus 19:18;Leviticus 26:6;Deuteronomy 28:26;Judges 8:12;Ruth 3:8;1 Samuel 13:7;1 Samuel 14:15;1 Samuel 16:4;1 Samuel 21:2;1 Samuel 28:5;2 Samuel 17:2;1 Kings 1:49;2 Kings 4:13;Job 11:19;Job 37:1;Isaiah 10:29;Isaiah 17:2;Isaiah 19:16;Isaiah 32:11;Isaiah 41:5;Jeremiah 7:33;Jeremiah 30:10