Hebrew · H2730, H4687 · unreviewed

חָרֵד בְּמִצְוַת

Fearful ; also reverential · a command , whether human or divine (collectively, the Law )

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חָרֵד H2730 fearful ; also reverential
Pronunciation ḥārēd
Physical trembling from fear that extends to reverential awe before God or authority figures
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מִצְוָה H4687 a command , whether human or divine (collectively, the Law )
Pronunciation mitsvah
Divine command carrying covenantal weight; OT's primary term for God's binding directives and obligations under the Law.
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What does חָרֵד בְּמִצְוַת (ḥārēd bemiṣwat) mean in the Bible?

חָרֵד · מִצְוָה is a Hebrew word meaning "one trembling at the commandment; reverent fear before God's instruction".

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Meaning

one trembling at the commandment; reverent fear before God's instruction
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