# terror, terrify #

## Definition: ##

The term "terror" refers to a feeling of extreme fear. To "terrify" someone means to cause that person to feel very afraid.

* A "terror" is something or someone that causes great fear or dread. An example of a terror could be an attacking enemy army or a plague or disease that is widespread, killing many people.
* These terrors can be described as "terrifying." This term could be translated as, "fear-causing" or "terror-producing."
* The judgment of God will someday cause terror in unrepentant people who reject his grace.
* The "terror of Yahweh" could be translated as "the terrifying presence of Yahweh" or "the dreaded judgment of Yahweh" or "when Yahweh causes great fear."
* Ways to translate "terror" could also include "extreme fear" or "deep dread."

(See also: [adversary](../other/adversary.md), [fear](../kt/fear.md), [judge](../kt/judge.md), [plague](../other/plague.md), [Yahweh](../kt/yahweh.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Deuteronomy 02:24-25](en/tn/deu/help/02/24)
* [Exodus 14:10-12](en/tn/exo/help/14/10)
* [Luke 21:7-9](en/tn/luk/help/21/07)
* [Mark 06:48-50](en/tn/mrk/help/06/48)
* [Matthew 28:5-7](en/tn/mat/help/28/05)