רֹ֫גֶז (ro.gez)
ro.gez
turmoil
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 7 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun rogez describes a state of violent agitation or turbulent excitement. It conveys more than simple noise; it suggests a shaking or trembling that arises from intense emotion, often fear or distress. The word captures the physical manifestation of inner turmoil, where the mind and body are unsettled by external threats or internal anxiety.
This term appears seven times in the Hebrew Bible, with significant weight in the books of Job, Isaiah, and Habakkuk. In these contexts, it frequently describes the trembling of nations or individuals facing divine judgment or overwhelming chaos. For instance, Isaiah uses it to depict the shaking of the earth and the fear of people when God acts (Isaiah 13:8), while Habakkuk employs it to illustrate the terrifying power of coming judgment (Habakkuk 3:16).
Translators often render rogez as "trembling," "agitation," or "turmoil" depending on the surrounding imagery. Its root implies a violent shaking, linking physical movement with emotional intensity. The word serves as a vivid marker of moments when stability is lost and fear takes hold, reminding readers of the profound impact of divine presence on human composure.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word rogez captures a deep, visceral shaking that comes from fear or distress. It is not just noise; it is the physical trembling of the body when inner peace is shattered by overwhelming anxiety or divine judgment. When we feel our stability slipping away, this term reminds us that such turmoil is a recognized human experience, often described in Scripture alongside moments of profound crisis.
In Job 3:26, Job describes his own state as one where he is not at ease and trouble comes, reflecting the restless agitation that rogez conveys. This honest expression shows that even those who walk closely with God can face seasons where their hearts are unsettled by external pressures or internal sorrow. It validates our feelings of unease without condemning them.
Yet this word also points to the contrast between chaos and the rest God offers. In Isaiah 14:3, we see a promise that Yahweh will give rest from sorrow and trouble. While rogez describes the shaking of the soul, it also highlights the depth of the peace we seek. We are invited to bring our trembling hearts to God, trusting that He can calm the storm within us.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 7 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- turmoil3×
- to/ [the] raging of1×
- in/ wrath1×
- and/ from/ turmoil/ your1×
- and/ excitement1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- רֹֽגֶז\׃\ \פ1×
- רֹֽגֶז\׃1×
- רֹ֑גֶז1×
- וּ/מֵ/רָגְזֶ֑/ךָ1×
- וְ֭/רֹגֶז1×
- בְּ/רֹ֣גֶז1×
- בְּ/רֹ֖גֶז1×
Key Verses
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Job 3:26
I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither do I have rest; but trouble comes.”
This verse captures the personal experience of inner turmoil where Job lacks ease and quiet, directly reflecting the agitation described by rogez.
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Isaiah 14:3
It will happen in the day that Yahweh will give you rest from your sorrow, from your trouble, and from the hard service in which you were made to serve,
Here the word contrasts with the promised rest from trouble, highlighting the relief God provides when the weight of distress is lifted.
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Job 3:17
There the wicked cease from troubling. There the weary are at rest.
This occurrence speaks to the cessation of troubling forces, offering a glimpse of peace that stands in opposition to the state of rogez.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Hebrew word rogez mean?
How is rogez different from general trouble?
Where does this word appear in the Bible?
Every Occurrence (7 verses across 3 books)
Job 5 verses
There the wicked cease from troubling. There the weary are at rest.
Job 3:26I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither do I have rest; but trouble comes.”
Job 14:1“Man, who is born of a woman, is of few days, and full of trouble.
Job 37:2Hear, oh, hear the noise of his voice, the sound that goes out of his mouth.
Job 39:24He eats up the ground with fierceness and rage, neither does he stand still at the sound of the trumpet.