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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 - And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching,

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 13:54

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:54 - When He had come to His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished and said, “Where did this Man get this wisdom and these mighty works?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:25 - When His disciples heard it, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 22:33

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 1:22

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:2 - And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands!

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 7:37

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 10:26 - And they were greatly astonished, saying among themselves, “Who then can be saved?”

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:18 - And the scribes and chief priests heard it and sought how they might destroy Him; for they feared Him, because all the people were astonished at His teaching.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 2:48

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:48 - So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 4:32

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 4:32 - And they were astonished at His teaching, for His word was with authority.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 9:43

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:43 - And they were all amazed at the majesty of God. But while everyone marveled at all the things which Jesus did, 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 been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
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