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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 - When Jesus finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed by his teaching,

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 13:54

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:54 - Then he came to his hometown and began to teach the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, "Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 19:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:25 - The disciples were greatly astonished when they heard this and said, "Then who can be saved?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 22:33

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 22:33 - When the crowds heard this, they were amazed at his teaching.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 1:22

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:22 - The people there were amazed by his teaching, because he taught them like one who had authority, not like the experts in the law.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 6:2

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:2 - When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue. Many who heard him were astonished, saying, "Where did he get these ideas? And what is this wisdom that has been given to him? What are these miracles that are done through his hands?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 7:37

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 7:37 - People were completely astounded and said, "He has done everything well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak."

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 10:26 - They were even more astonished and said to one another, "Then who can be saved?"

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:18 - The chief priests and the experts in the law heard it and they considered how they could assassinate him, for they feared him, because the whole crowd was amazed by his teaching.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 2:48

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:48 - When his parents saw him, they were overwhelmed. His mother said to him, "Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been looking for you anxiously."

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 4:32

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 4:32 - They were amazed at his teaching, because he spoke with authority.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 9:43

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:43 - Then they were all astonished at the mighty power of God. But while the entire crowd was amazed at everything Jesus was doing, he said to his disciples,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:12 - Then when the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, because he was greatly astounded at the teaching about the Lord.
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