The Greek word for “trembling” is tromos. It is a noun and it means “trembling, quaking (from fear), and quivering.” It refers to “shaking, as an outward sign of fear or of being seized with great awe” (Friberg Lexicon). The point is that the normal meaning of the word is “fear.” Meaning Of The Word “Trembling” It is translated as “reverence” in 1 Peter 3:15 by only a few Bible versions.
It is translated as “respect or respectful” in 1 Peter 2:18 and 3:2 by every major Bible version. The word is translated as “awe” in only Acts 2:43 by every major Bible version.
The Greek word that is translated as “fear” is phobos. It is a noun and is normally translated as “fear, terror or alarm.” The word is translated as “fear, afraid or frightened” forty-three times in the New Testament. Philippians 2:12 (NASB) Meaning Of The Word “Fear” So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling. The phrase “work out your salvation with fear and trembling” occurs at the end of Philippians 2:12. Have you heard this before? Bible Answer: When you read the verses this way, it makes more sense. Then connect it with verse 13, for it is God who works in you both to will and do of his good pleasure. This meaning isn't about judgment but the opposite. In the Greek version, it reads, Work out your own salvation with fear and exaltation.
In Philippians 2:12-13, I once saw on the Internet that the line work out your salvation with fear and trembling is not correct.
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