Phríssō — G5425

Definition

verb

to "bristle" or chill, i.e. shudder (fear)

1. to bristle, stiffen, stand up
2. to shudder, to be struck with extreme fear, to be horrified

Usually translated as

tremble

Origin

apparently a primary verb

Occurrences

Phríssō occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: James (1)

• James 2:19 — Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble (φρίσσουσιν).