ταράσσω
tarassō (G5015)
to trouble
AI Word Study
The Greek word ταράσσω (tarassō) translates to "to trouble." It appears 18 times throughout the Bible, indicating a relatively frequent usage across various contexts. The meaning of troubling encompasses various forms of disturbance or disruption, which could be physical, emotional, or psychological. The usage of ταράσσω suggests it can be applied to both positive and negative actions or circumstances. In some instances, it describes actions or events that cause turmoil, while in other contexts, it implies a more general state of being disturbed or upset. As a result, the significance of ταράσσω lies in its multifaceted depiction of the human experience, highlighting the presence of turmoil, disruption, or distress in the lives of biblical characters and communities.
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When King Herod heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It’s a ghost!” and they cried out for fear.
for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them, and said to them, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”
Zacharias was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him.
He said to them, “Why are you troubled? Why do doubts arise in your hearts?
for an angel went down at certain times into the pool and stirred up the water. Whoever stepped in first after the stirring of the water was healed of whatever disease he had.
The sick man answered him, “Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, but while I’m coming, another steps down before me.”
When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews weeping who came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,
“Now my soul is troubled. What shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this time?’ But I came to this time for this cause.
When Jesus had said this, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, “Most certainly I tell you that one of you will betray me.”
“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
Because we have heard that some who went out from us have troubled you with words, unsettling your souls, saying, ‘You must be circumcised and keep the law,’ to whom we gave no commandment;
The multitude and the rulers of the city were troubled when they heard these things.
But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was proclaimed by Paul at Beroea also, they came there likewise, agitating the multitudes.
but there isn’t another “good news.” Only there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the Good News of Christ.
I have confidence toward you in the Lord that you will think no other way. But he who troubles you will bear his judgment, whoever he is.
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”