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Strong's G5425 φρίσσω (phrisso)

Phrisso means “tremble” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5425 — nathar (“jump”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5425
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 4

Strong's G5425 Quick Answer

Strong's G5425 φρίσσω (phrisso) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. phrisso (fris'-so) v. 1. to "bristle" or chill, i.e. shudder (fear) [apparently a primary verb] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include tremble. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
phrisso (fris'-so) v. 1. to "bristle" or chill, i.e. shudder (fear) [apparently a primary verb]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
tremble

Meaning and Definition

phrisso (fris'-so) v. 1. to "bristle" or chill, i.e. shudder (fear) [apparently a primary verb] KJV: tremble

Original Word
φρίσσω
Transliteration
phrisso
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5425. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to shudder

Usage: φρίσσω (Att.. -ττω, and so 4Ma.14:9 4Mac 17:7) [in LXX: Job.4:15 ( pi.), etc. ;] __1. to be rough, bristle. __2. to shiver, shudder, tremble, from fear: Jas.2:19 (see Hort, in l).† (AS)

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How Strong's G5425 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render phrisso, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

tremble James 2:19

How Strong's G5425 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5425 (φρίσσω) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5425 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G5425 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

James 2:19 KJV

Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

Strong's G5425 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Jeremiah 2:12 Septuagint / Brenton

The heaven is amazed at this, and is very exceedingly horror-struck, saith the Lord.

Daniel 7:15 Septuagint / Brenton

As for me Daniel, my spirit in my body trembled, and the visions of my head troubled me.

Strong's G5425 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 16:10 Septuagint / Brenton

The Persians quaked at her boldness, And the Medes were daunted at her hardiness.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5425.

Jeremiah 2:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The heaven is amazed at this, and is very exceedingly horror-struck, saith the Lord.
Daniel 7:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
As for me Daniel, my spirit in my body trembled, and the visions of my head troubled me.
James 2:19 New Testament, KJV
Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
Judith 16:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The Persians quaked at her boldness, And the Medes were daunted at her hardiness.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5425, grouped by book.

Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G5425 FAQ

What does phrisso (φρίσσω) mean?

Phrisso (Strong's G5425) is a Greek word most simply glossed "tremble". phrisso (fris'-so) v. 1. to "bristle" or chill, i.e. shudder (fear) [apparently a primary verb]

How many times is phrisso (φρίσσω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G5425 across 4 books.

Where can I study phrisso (φρίσσω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5425 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate phrisso (φρίσσω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as tremble. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5425 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5425, with linked reader references where each row is available.