they are not afraid to blaspheme glorious angels

τρέμω used only in the pres. and the impf. (Hom.+; PFay 124, 27; PGM 12, 248f; IDefixWünsch 4, 44; LXX, pseudepigr., Philo, Joseph.; Just., D. 30, 3; Mel., P. 24, 168 al.) but also fig. be afraid, fear, stand in awe of (Jos., Bell. 1, 341; 6, 395).

① to shake involuntarily, tremble, quiver (Mel., P. 98, 744f; τοῦ λαοῦ μὴ τρέμοντος ἔτρεμεν ἡ γῆ) Lk 8:47. W. φοβεῖσθαι (Da 5:19 Theod.; JosAs 23:16; Philo, Leg. All. 3, 54) Mk 5:33. In these passages physical shaking is prob. the prim. semantic component, whereas in the following there is stronger focus on the psychological aspect.

② to feel intensely the impact of someth. transcendent, tremble, be in awe. W. θαμβεῖν Ac 9:6 t.r. (Erasmian rdg.) W. acc. tremble at, stand in awe of (Trag. et al.; Herm. Wr. 1, 7; Just., D. 30, 3; Mel., P. 24, 168) τὰ λόγια 1 Cl 13:4 (Is 66:2). τοὺς λόγους B 19:4; D 3:8. δόξας οὐ τρέμουσιν βλασφημοῦντες they are not afraid to blaspheme glorious angels 2 Pt 2:10 (B-D-F §415; Rob. 1121f).—DELG. M-M.