Greek Word Study · Strong’s G1605
ἐκπλήσσω
ekplēssō · “be astonished”
Used 12 times across 4 books
Definition
ἐκ-πλήσσω
(Attic -ττω, Act.13:12), [in LXX: (pass.) Ecc.7:16, (שָׁמֵם hithp.), Wis.13:4, 2Ma.7:12, 4Ma.8:4 4Mac 17:16 * ;]
1. prop., to strike out, drive away.
2. to strike with panic or shock, to amaze, astonish: pass., Mat.13:54 19:25, Mrk.6:2 7:37 10:26, Luk.2:48; before ἐπί, with dative of thing(s), Mat.7:28 22:33, Mrk.1:22 11:18, Luk.4:32 9:43, Act.13:12.†
SYN.: " πτωεῖν G?, to terrify, agitate with fear;
τρεμεῖν, to tremble, predominantly physical;
φοβεῖν, to fear, "the general term," Thayer;
cf. also φρίσσω, to shudder, and see: δειλία
δειλία, -ας, ἡ
(δειλός), [in LXX for אֵימָה, מְחִתָּה, etc. ;]
cowardice, timidity (never in good sense): 2Ti.1:7.†
SYN.: φόβος, fear, in general, good or bad; εὐλάβεια (which see), apprehension generally, but chiefly pious fear, "that careful and watchful reverence which pays regard to every circumstance in that with which it has to deal" (cf. Tr., Syn., § x).†
(Attic -ττω, Act.13:12), [in LXX: (pass.) Ecc.7:16, (שָׁמֵם hithp.), Wis.13:4, 2Ma.7:12, 4Ma.8:4 4Mac 17:16 * ;]
1. prop., to strike out, drive away.
2. to strike with panic or shock, to amaze, astonish: pass., Mat.13:54 19:25, Mrk.6:2 7:37 10:26, Luk.2:48; before ἐπί, with dative of thing(s), Mat.7:28 22:33, Mrk.1:22 11:18, Luk.4:32 9:43, Act.13:12.†
SYN.: " πτωεῖν G?, to terrify, agitate with fear;
τρεμεῖν, to tremble, predominantly physical;
φοβεῖν, to fear, "the general term," Thayer;
cf. also φρίσσω, to shudder, and see: δειλία
δειλία, -ας, ἡ
(δειλός), [in LXX for אֵימָה, מְחִתָּה, etc. ;]
cowardice, timidity (never in good sense): 2Ti.1:7.†
SYN.: φόβος, fear, in general, good or bad; εὐλάβεια (which see), apprehension generally, but chiefly pious fear, "that careful and watchful reverence which pays regard to every circumstance in that with which it has to deal" (cf. Tr., Syn., § x).†
Where it appears
Matthew4
Mark4
Luke3
Acts1
In the text
Matthew 7:28And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:Matthew 13:54And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?Matthew 19:25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?Matthew 22:33And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.Mark 1:22And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.Mark 6:2And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?Mark 10:26And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?Mark 11:18And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.Luke 2:48And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.Luke 4:32And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
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