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זוּעַ

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zûwaʻ

H2112 verb

SILEX Entry

Root זוע to shake, to tremble, to quake

Definition

Aramaic verb meaning 'to tremble, quake, shake,' particularly in response to fear, terror, awe, or divine manifestation. The term denotes a physical or figurative shaking or quaking, often describing a response of individuals or peoples to overwhelming power or threat. In some contexts, it can broaden to agitation or being disturbed internally or externally.

Semantic Range

to tremble, quake, shake (physically or emotionally), shudder, be disturbed or agitated

Root / Etymology

Root זוּעַ appears in both Hebrew and Aramaic, primarily with the sense of 'to shake' or 'to tremble.' In the Aramaic form (as in H2112), the verb maintains that sense and typically refers to emotional or physical trembling. The root is related to the Hebrew זוּעַ (H2111) with the same core meaning.

Historical & Contextual Notes

This Aramaic verb occurs in later biblical books with significant Aramaic sections, such as Daniel. It typically describes individuals or groups moved by fear, divine encounters, or threatening events. The concept is paralleled in Hebrew by verbs like רָעַד (to quake/tremble) or חָרַד (to tremble, be terrified), but in Aramaic the nuance is often focused on monumental fear or awe, especially in a courtly or apocalyptic context. English translations such as 'tremble' or 'quake' capture much but not all of the nuance; the term can imply both visible physiological reaction and deep internal disturbance. The root is not confined to religious contexts and may also signify general agitation or disturbance.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

(Aramaic) corresponding to זוּעַ; to shake (with fear); tremble.

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Root Family

זוע (z-w-ʿ) — shaking, trembling, quaking

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H2111 זוּעַ your agitators
H2113 זְוָעָה quaking terror
H2127 זִיעַ Tremor
H2188 זֵעָה in sweat of
H2189 זַעֲוָה for trembling-terror

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H2112-01 זָיְעִ֥ין zayein AVqrmsa and-fearing trembling one 2
H2112-02 זאעין zyn AVqrmpa trembling the trembling ones 2

Occurrences in Scripture

4 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H2112-02 Daniel 5:19 זאעין zyn AVqrmpa trembling the trembling ones
H2112-01 Daniel 5:19 זָיְעִ֥ין zayein AVqrmsa terrified trembling one
H2112-02 Daniel 6:27 זאעין zyn AVqrmpa trembling the trembling ones
H2112-01 Daniel 6:27 זָיְעִין֙ zayein AVqrmpa and-fearing trembling one
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