φρίσσω
phrissō
G5425
G:V
Greek
to shudder
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Phrisso describes the demons’ shuddering response after believing that God is one.
The sole attested use presents a plural present action of shuddering by demons in response to belief that God is one.
Senses in use
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Shudder in response to belief · dominant
In James 2:19, φρίσσουσιν is a present active indicative plural verb in the clause about demons who believe that God is one. The APB renders the closing action, “The demons also believe and shudder.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In James 2:19, the APB presents the action with “shudder,” following its statement that the demons believe. The verse is read as a whole.