Strong’s H7493

רָעַשׁ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ra`ash

Pronunciation

rah-ash

Definition

To shake, quake, tremble, rage

Meaning

to undulate, through fear, to spring

Usage

The Hebrew verb "raash" primarily conveys the idea of shaking or quaking, often in the context of the earth or mountains trembling. It can also describe the trembling of people, whether from fear, divine judgment, or awe. The term is used to depict both literal and metaphorical shaking, such as the tumult of nations or the agitation of individuals.

Bible references

Judges 5:4;2 Samuel 22:8;Job 39:20;Psalm 18:7;Psalm 46:3;Psalm 60:2;Psalm 68:8;Psalm 72:16;Psalm 77:18;Isaiah 13:13;Isaiah 14:16;Isaiah 24:18;Jeremiah 4:24;Jeremiah 8:16;Jeremiah 10:10;Jeremiah 49:21;Jeremiah 50:46;Jeremiah 51:29;Ezekiel 26:10;Ezekiel 26:15;Ezekiel 27:28;Ezekiel 31:16;Ezekiel 38:20;Joel 2:10;Joel 3:16