רְגַז
𐤓𐤂𐤆
rᵉgaz
H7265 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To tremble, quake, or be agitated due to strong emotion or physical disturbance; includes internal agitation such as fear, anger, anxiety, or distress, as well as bodily shaking. The term can refer both to literal physical quivering and figurative agitation or provocation.
Semantic Range
to tremble with fear, to quake with emotion, to be enraged, to be provoked to wrath, to be internally disturbed, to be agitated physically or emotionally
Root / Etymology
From the root ר-ג-ז, which centrally denotes agitation or disturbance. The Aramaic רְגַז shares this root with the Hebrew רָגַז (ragaz), both expressing notions of trembling or violent emotion. The form in Daniel (Aramaic) mirrors the Hebrew root in meaning and formation.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In biblical Aramaic (notably found in Daniel 3:13, 19), רְגַז is applied to Nebuchadnezzar's intense emotional reaction, signifying violent agitation or anger. The word is closely related to the Hebrew רָגַז, which in the Hebrew Bible ranges in meaning from trembling with fear or distress (e.g., 2 Kings 19:27, Isaiah 14:16) to being enraged or agitated. In Aramaic usage, the nuance often points toward agitation specifically associated with wrath or emotional provocation, in contrast to Hebrew where the semantic range includes physical shaking from fear or natural causes (e.g., an earthquake). English translations typically render the term as 'to be enraged,' 'to be angry,' or 'to be provoked,' but such translations sometimes obscure the broader emotional and even physical agitation implied by the original. The word is not specific to religious settings or ritual contexts, but describes a broad psychological or physical experience.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) corresponding to רָגַז; {to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)}; provoke unto wrath.
Bantu Hebrew
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רגז (r-g-z) — to shake, tremble, be agitated, be provoked
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H7264 | רָגַז | I will cause to tremble |
| H7266 | רְגַז | in violent agitation |
| H7267 | רֹגֶז | in agitation |
| H7268 | רַגָּז | trembling one |
| H7269 | רׇגְזָה | in trembling agitation |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7265-01 |
הַרְגִּ֤זוּ | haregizu | AVhp3mp |
had provoked | they caused to tremble | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7265-01 |
Ezra 5:12 | הַרְגִּ֤זוּ | haregizu | AVhp3mp |
had provoked | they caused to tremble |