UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

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φρίσσω

Notes: It is possible to regard τρέμω[b] (25.259: τρέμω) and φρίσσω (25.260: φρίσσω) as belonging simultaneously to two quite distinct semantic domains, the one being physiological, that is to say, a type of uncontrolled physical response because of fear or great awe, and a psychological experience of fear or terror. Since, however, it is the latter which gives rise to the former, one would seem to be more justified in treating these meanings as matters of emotive responses rather than as physiological events.