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alarm, alarms, alarmed

Facts:

An alarm is something that warns people about something that could harm them. To "be alarmed" is to be very worried and frightened about something dangerous or threatening.

  • King Jehoshapat was alarmed when he heard that the Moabites were planning to attack the kingdom of Judah.
  • Jesus told his disciples not to be alarmed when they hear about disasters happening in the last days.
  • The expression "sound an alarm" means to give a warning. In ancient times, a person could sound an alarm by making a noise.

Translation Suggestions

  • To "alarm someone" means to "cause someone to worry" or "to worry someone."
  • To "be alarmed" could be translated as "be worried" or "be frightened" or "be very concerned."
  • The expression "sound an alarm" could be translated by "publicly warn" or "announce that danger is coming" or "blow a trumpet to warn about danger."

(See also: Jehoshaphat, Moab)

Bible References:

Word Data:##

  • Strong's: H7321, H8643