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Lexicon :: Strong's G1605 - ekplēssō

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ἐκπλήσσω
Transliteration
ekplēssō (Key)
Pronunciation
ek-place'-so
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Strong’s Definitions

†ἐκπλήσσω ekplḗssō, ek-place'-so; from G1537 and G4141; to strike with astonishment:—amaze, astonish.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 13x

The KJV translates Strong's G1605 in the following manner: be astonished (10x), be amazed (3x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 13x
The KJV translates Strong's G1605 in the following manner: be astonished (10x), be amazed (3x).

  1. to strike out, expel by a blow, drive out or away

  2. to cast off by a blow, to drive out

    1. commonly, to strike one out of self-possession, to strike with panic, shock, astonish

  3. to be struck with amazement, astonished, amazed

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†ἐκπλήσσω ekplḗssō, ek-place'-so; from G1537 and G4141; to strike with astonishment:—amaze, astonish.
STRONGS G1605:
ἐκπλήσσω, -ττω: passive, [present ἐκπλήσσομαι or -ττομαι (so R G Matthew 13:54; Tr WH Acts 13:12)]; imperfect ἐξεπλησσόμην; 2 aorist ἐξεπλάγην; common in Greek from Homer down; properly, to strike out, expel by a blow, drive out or away; to cast off by a blow, to drive out; commonly, to strike one out of self-possession, to strike with panic, shock, astonish; passive to be struck with astonishment, astonished, amazed; absolutely: Matthew 13:54; Matthew 19:25; Mark 6:2; Mark 10:26; Luke 2:48; used of the glad amazement of the wondering people, Mark 7:37; ἐπὶ τῇ διδαχῇ, Matthew 7:28; Matthew 22:33; Mark 1:22; Mark 11:18; Luke 4:32; Acts 13:12; [ἐπὶ τῇ μεγαλειότητι, Luke 9:43], (ἐπὶ τῷ κάλλει, Xenophon, Cyril 1, 4, 27; ἐπὶ τῇ θέᾳ, Aelian v. h. 12, 41; [Winer's Grammar, § 33, b.]; by the Greeks also with simple dative and with accusative of the thing, as Wis. 13:4; 2 Macc. 7:12). [Synonym: see φοβέω, at the end.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
7:28; 13:54; 13:54; 19:25; 22:33
Mark
1:22; 6:2; 7:37; 10:26; 11:18
Luke
2:48; 4:32; 9:43
Acts
13:12; 13:12

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1605 matches the Greek ἐκπλήσσω (ekplēssō),
which occurs 13 times in 13 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 7:28

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 7:28 -

[fn]Now it happened that when Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were astonished G1605 at His teaching;

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 13:54

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:54 - And He came to [fn]His hometown and began teaching them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished G1605, and said, “Where did this man get this wisdom and these [fn]miraculous powers?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:25 - And when the disciples heard this, they were very astonished G1605 and said, “Then who can be saved?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 22:33

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 22:33 - And when the crowds heard this, they were astonished G1605 at His teaching.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:22 - And they were astonished G1605 at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:2 - And when the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue; and many listeners were astonished G1605, saying, “Where did this man get these things, and what is this wisdom given to this man, and such [fn]miracles as these performed by His hands?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 7:37 - And they were utterly astonished G1605, saying, “He has done all things well; He makes even the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 10:26 - And they were even more astonished G1605, saying to [fn]Him, “[fn]Then who can be saved?”

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:18 - And the chief priests and the scribes heard this, and began seeking how to destroy Him; for they were afraid of Him, for the whole crowd was astonished G1605 at His teaching.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:48 - When they saw Him, they were astonished G1605, and His mother said to Him, “Child, why have You treated us this way? Behold, Your father and I [fn]have been anxiously searching for You.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 4:32 - and they were amazed G1605 at His teaching, for His [fn]message was with authority.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 9:43

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:43 - And they were all astonished G1605 at the majesty of God.

But while everyone was marveling at all that He was doing, He said to His disciples,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:12 - Then the proconsul believed when he saw what had happened, being astonished G1605 at the teaching of the Lord.
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