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The term "shook" in the Bible often refers to the act of shaking or trembling, which can be both literal and metaphorical. It is used in various contexts, including expressions of fear, divine intervention, and the physical shaking of objects or people. The concept of shaking is significant in Scripture, symbolizing God's power, judgment, and the response of creation to His presence.
Divine Intervention and JudgmentOne of the most prominent uses of "shook" in the Bible is in the context of divine intervention and judgment. In the Old Testament, the earth often shook as a sign of God's presence and power. For example, in
Psalm 18:7 , it is written, "Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger." This passage illustrates how the physical world responds to God's righteous anger and serves as a reminder of His sovereignty over creation.
Similarly, in the New Testament, the shaking of the earth is associated with significant events, such as the crucifixion of Jesus.
Matthew 27:51 states, "At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split." This shaking signifies the profound impact of Christ's sacrifice and the opening of a new covenant between God and humanity.
Expressions of Fear and AweThe act of shaking is also used to describe human reactions to divine encounters or overwhelming circumstances. In
Exodus 19:18 , when God descended upon Mount Sinai, "The entire mountain quaked violently." This event caused the Israelites to tremble in fear and awe at the majesty and holiness of God. Such instances highlight the appropriate human response to the divine presence, characterized by reverence and humility.
Metaphorical UseBeyond the physical shaking, the term "shook" is employed metaphorically to describe emotional or spiritual states. In
Acts 4:31 , after the believers prayed, "the place where they were gathered was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly." Here, the shaking of the place symbolizes the powerful movement of the Holy Spirit, emboldening the early Christians to proclaim the Gospel with courage.
Prophetic ImageryProphetic literature often uses the imagery of shaking to convey future events and divine judgment. In
Haggai 2:6-7 , the Lord declares, "Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. I will shake all the nations, and they will come with all their treasures, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD of Hosts." This prophecy points to a time when God will assert His authority over all creation, leading to the ultimate fulfillment of His kingdom.
ConclusionThe concept of "shook" in the Bible serves as a powerful reminder of God's omnipotence and the appropriate human response to His presence. Whether through physical manifestations or metaphorical expressions, the act of shaking underscores the transformative impact of encountering the divine.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp.) of Shake.
2. (p. p.) of Shake.
3. (v.) imp. & obs. or poet. p. p. of Shake.
4. (n.) A set of staves and headings sufficient in number for one hogshead, cask, barrel, or the like, trimmed, and bound together in compact form.
5. (n.) A set of boards for a sugar box.
6. (n.) The parts of a piece of house furniture, as a bedstead, packed together.
7. (v. t.) To pack, as staves, in a shook.
Greek
1621. ektinasso -- to shake off or out... Word Origin from ek and tinasso (to swing) Definition to shake off or out NASB
Word Usage shake...off (2),
shook (1),
shook off (1). shake off.
...660. apotinasso -- to shake off
... Word Origin from apo and tinasso (to shake, brandish) Definition to shake off
NASB Word Usage shake...off (1),shook...off (1). shake off....
1790. entromos -- terrified
... Word Origin from en and tromos Definition terrified NASB Word Usageshook with fear
(1), trembling (1), trembling with fear (1). quake, tremble....
4579. seio -- to shake
... Word Origin a prim. verb Definition to shake NASB Word Usage shake (1),
shaken (1),shook (2), stirred (1). move, quake, shake....
4531. saleuo -- to agitate, shake, by ext. to cast down
... by ext. to cast down NASB Word Usage agitating (1), shake (1), shaken
(11), shaken together (1),shook (1). shake, stir up. From...
Strong's Hebrew
6217. ashuqim -- oppression, extortion... 6216, 6217. ashuqim. 6218 . oppression, extortion. Transliteration: ashuqim
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-
shook') Short Definition: oppressions.
...2838. chashuq -- a fillet or ring
... chashuq or chashuq. 2839 . a fillet or ring. Transliteration: chashuq or chashuq
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-shook') Short Definition: bands. Word Origin pass....
5287. naar -- to shake, shake out or off
... root Definition to shake, shake out or off NASB Word Usage lose (1), overthrew
(2), shake (2), shake free (1), shaken (2), shaken off (1), shakes (1),shook (1...
5128. nua -- to quiver, wave, waver, tremble, totter
... wave, waver, tremble, totter NASB Word Usage disturb (1), moving (1), reels (1),
scatter (1), set trembling (1), shake (4), shaken (4),shook (1), stagger (3...
7493. raash -- to quake, shake
... root Definition to quake, shake NASB Word Usage leap (1), quake (4), quaked (5),
quakes (3), quaking (1), shake (9), shaken (2),shook (2), tremble (2), wave (1...
7783. shuq -- probably to be abundant
... 7782, 7783. shuq. 7784 . probably to be abundant. Transliteration: shuq Phonetic
Spelling: (shook) Short Definition: overflow. Word Origin a prim....
2839. chishshuq -- spoke (of a wheel)
... chishshuq or chishshuq. 2840 . spoke (of a wheel). Transliteration: chishshuq
or chishshuq Phonetic Spelling: (khish-shook') Short Definition: spokes....
7784. shuq -- a street
... 7783, 7784. shuq. 7785 . a street. Transliteration: shuq Phonetic Spelling:
(shook) Short Definition: street. Word Origin from the...
1607. gaash -- to shake, quake
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to shake, quake NASB Word Usage shaken (3),
shook (2), stagger (1), surge (2), toss (1). move, shake, toss, trouble....
1234. baqa -- to cleave, break open or through
... divide (1), divided (4), forth (1), hatch (2), hews (1), invaded (1), make for
ourselves a breach (1), rip (1), ripped (1), ripped open (2),shook (1), split (...
Library
The Lady Miriam
... Hotepshook his head. "Nay, any man may fill my position so he but knows when to
hold his tongue and what to say when he wags it.".... Kenkenesshook his head....
The Shaking of the Heavens and the Earth
... house. with glory, saith the LORD of hosts. G odshook the earth when He
proclaimed His law to Israel from Sinai. The description...
As the Foam Upon Water
... "That alone is enough among our people for divorcement!". The Christianshook his
head sadly.... Heshook his head that he had bowed upon her shoulder....
The Tomb of the Pharaoh
... What a calamity!" The old manshook his head and his gray brows knitted.... "Nay, I
would go this very night.". The keeper's face sobered and heshook his head....
Christ Refers all Things to the Father
... And the following: All they that see me laughed me to scorn; they spake with the
lips, theyshook the head: He trusted in the Lord; let Him deliver him, since...
Psalm XXII.
... Me. "And spake with the lips, andshook the head." [602] And they spoke,
not with the heart, but with the lips. 9. For theyshook...
Psalm 68
... thy glorious marching was; ^8Then at God's presenceshook the earth,. then drops
from heaven fell; This Sinaishook before the Lord,. the God of Israel....
Paul in Corinth.
... Finding it to be in vain to make any farther attempts for their conversion, the
Apostle "shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own...
The Murket's Sacrifice
... son. "Thou needest, further, the attention of thy slave, Kenkenes," he
suggested. The young manshook his head. "Not yet," he said....
Hebrews xii. 18-24
... heaven. Whose voice thenshook the earth: but now hath He promised, saying,
Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven....
Thesaurus
Shook (33 Occurrences)... 6. (n.) The parts of a piece of house furniture, as a bedstead, packed together.
7. (vt) To pack, as staves, in a
shook.
...Shook (33 Occurrences).
...Shake (68 Occurrences)
... 12. (n.) Ashook of staves and headings. 13.... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS
RSV NIV). 2 Samuel 22:8 Then the earthshook and trembled....
Trembled (43 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). 2 Samuel 22:8 Then the earthshook and trembled....
(See RSV). Psalms 18:7 Then the earthshook and trembled....
Shaken (62 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). 2 Samuel 22:8 Then the earthshook and trembled. The... (See NAS
NIV). Psalms 18:7 Then the earthshook and trembled. The...
Foundations (49 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). 2 Samuel 22:8 Then the earthshook and trembled.... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY
WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 18:7 Then the earthshook and trembled....
Quake (23 Occurrences)
... thee. (DBY). 2 Samuel 22:8 Then the earthshook and trembled. The... rebuke.
(See NIV). Psalms 18:7 Then the earthshook and trembled. The...
Quaked (13 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). 2 Samuel 22:8 Then the earthshook and trembled....
(WEB ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 18:7 Then the earthshook and trembled....
Reviled (25 Occurrences)
... same reproach. (See RSV). Mark 15:29 And all the passers-by reviled Him.
Theyshook their heads at Him and said, "Ah! you who were...
Reeled (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Reeled (3 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 22:8 Then the earthshook
and trembled.... (See RSV). Psalms 18:7 Then the earthshook and trembled....
Rocked (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Rocked (2 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 22:8 Then the earthshook
and trembled.... (See RSV). Psalms 18:7 Then the earthshook and trembled....
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