Refiner Word Study tromos (G5156)
G5156  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
τρόμος
tromos
4 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"pr. a trembling, quaking; trembling from fear, fear, terror, agitation of mind, Mk. 16:8; anxious, under solemn responsibility, 1 Cor. 2:3; reverence, veneration, awe, 2 Cor. 7:15; Eph. 6:5; Phil. 2:12*"

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Definition and meaning

What does tromos mean in Greek?

4
Occurrences in Scripture
G5156
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

pr. a trembling, quaking; trembling from fear, fear, terror, agitation of mind, Mk. 16:8; anxious, under solemn responsibility, 1 Cor. 2:3; reverence, veneration, awe, 2 Cor. 7:15; Eph. 6:5; Phil. 2:12*

In the original Greek the word is written: τρόμος

Scripture references

Top 4 Bible verses with tromos

These are the most notable occurrences of tromos (G5156) across the King James Bible.

1 Corinthians 2:3

And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

2 Corinthians 7:15

And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.

Ephesians 6:5

Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

Philippians 2:12

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about tromos

What does tromos mean in Greek?

Strong's G5156 (tromos) is a Greek word that means: pr. a trembling, quaking; trembling from fear, fear, terror, agitation of mind, Mk. 16:8; anxious, under solemn responsibility, 1 Cor. 2:3; reverence, veneration, awe, 2 Cor. 7:15; Eph. 6:5; Phil. 2:1... It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does tromos appear in the Bible?

The word tromos (G5156) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5156?

Strong's G5156 is tromos, a Greek word defined as: pr. a trembling, quaking; trembling from fear, fear, terror, agitation of mind, Mk. 16:8; anxious, under solemn responsibility, 1 Cor. 2:3; reverence,. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is tromos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

tromos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.