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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 - And it came about, when Jesus had come to the end of these words, that the people were surprised at his teaching,

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:54

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:54 - And coming into his country, he gave them teaching in their Synagogue, so that they were greatly surprised and said, Where did this man get this wisdom and these works of power?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:25 - And the disciples, hearing this, were greatly surprised, saying, Who then may have salvation?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 22:33

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 22:33 - And the people hearing it were surprised at his teaching.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:22

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:22 - And they were full of wonder at his teaching, because he gave it as one having authority, and not like the scribes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:2

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:2 - And when the Sabbath day had come, he was teaching in the Synagogue; and a number of people hearing him were surprised, saying, From where did this man get these things? and, What is the wisdom given to this man, and what are these works of power done by his hands?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 7:37

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 7:37 - And they were overcome with wonder, saying, He has done all things well: he even gives back the power of hearing and the power of talking to those who have been without them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 10:26

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 10:26 - And they were greatly surprised, saying to him, Who then may have salvation?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:18

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 11:18 - And it came to the ears of the chief priests and scribes, and they took thought how they might put him to death; being in fear of him, because all the people were full of wonder at his teaching.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:48

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:48 - And when they saw him they were surprised, and his mother said to him, Son, why have you done this to us? see, your father and I have been looking for you with sorrow.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 4:32

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:43

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:43 - And they were full of wonder at the great power of God. But while they were all wondering at all the things which he did, he said to his disciples,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:12 - Then the ruler, when he saw what was done, had faith, being full of wonder at the teaching of the Lord.
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