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Lexicon :: Strong's G1605 - ekplēssō

Aa
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 BoxMat 7:28

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 7:28 -

When Jesus had finished [speaking] these words [on the mountain], the crowds were astonished and overwhelmed at His teaching;

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:54

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:54 - And after coming to [Nazareth] His hometown, He began teaching them in their synagogue, and they were astonished, and said, “Where did this Man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers [what is the source of His authority]?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:25 - When the disciples heard this, they were completely [fn]astonished and bewildered, saying, “Then who can be saved [from the wrath of God]?”

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 22:33

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:22 - They were completely amazed at His teaching; because He was teaching them as one having [God-given] authority, and not as the scribes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:2 - When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue; and many who listened to Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things [this knowledge and spiritual insight]? What is this wisdom [this confident understanding of the Scripture] that has been given to Him, and such miracles as these performed by His hands?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 7:37

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 7:37 - They were thoroughly astounded and completely overwhelmed, saying, “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 completely and utterly astonished, and said to Him, “Then who can be saved [from the wrath of God]?”

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:18

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:18 - The chief priests and the scribes heard this and began searching for a way to destroy Him; for they were afraid of Him, since the entire crowd was struck with astonishment at His teaching.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:48

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:48 - When they saw Him, they were overwhelmed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You treated us like this? Listen, Your [fn]father and I have been [greatly distressed and] anxiously looking for You.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 4:32

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 4:32 - and they were surprised [almost overwhelmed] at His teaching, because His message was [given] with authority and power and great ability.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:43

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:43 - They were all amazed [practically overwhelmed] at the [evidence of the] greatness of God and His majesty and His wondrous work.

But while they were still awed by everything Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:12 - The proconsul believed [the message of salvation] when he saw what had happened, being astonished at the teaching concerning the Lord.
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