Greek Word Study · Strong’s G639
ἀπορέω
aporeō · “be perplexed”
Used 6 times across 6 books
Definition
ἀπορέω, -ῶ
(ἄπορος, ἀ- neg., πόρος, a way, resource), [in LXX for צָרַר, מוּךְ, etc. ;]
to be at a loss, be perplexed: absol., Mrk.6:20 (ἐποίει, R, mg.); mid., be in doubt: absol., 2Co.4:8; with accusative, Act.25:20; before περί, Luk.24:4; ἐν, Gal.4:20; περὶ τίνος λέγει, Jhn.13:22.†
SYN.: διαπορέω, διακρίνομαι, διστάζω, μετεωρίζομαι (see DCG, i, 491)
(ἄπορος, ἀ- neg., πόρος, a way, resource), [in LXX for צָרַר, מוּךְ, etc. ;]
to be at a loss, be perplexed: absol., Mrk.6:20 (ἐποίει, R, mg.); mid., be in doubt: absol., 2Co.4:8; with accusative, Act.25:20; before περί, Luk.24:4; ἐν, Gal.4:20; περὶ τίνος λέγει, Jhn.13:22.†
SYN.: διαπορέω, διακρίνομαι, διστάζω, μετεωρίζομαι (see DCG, i, 491)
Where it appears
Mark1
Luke1
John1
Acts1
2 Corinthians1
Galatians1
In the text
Mark 6:20For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.Luke 24:4And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:John 13:22Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.Acts 25:20And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.2 Corinthians 4:8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;Galatians 4:20I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.
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