Strong's Greek Concordance

G1280: διαπορέω

diaporéō · “be perplexed”

Definition

to be thoroughly nonplussed

KJV translates it as: (be in) doubt, be (much) perplexed

Word origin: from G1223 (διά) and G639 (ἀπορέω);

Extended definition

δι-απορέω, -ῶ
[in Sm.: Psa.77:5, Dan.2:1 * ;]
to be quite at a loss, be in great perplexity: absol., Act.2:12; before διὰ τό, with inf., Luk.9:7; περί, Act.5:24; ἐν ἑαυτῷ, Act.10:17.†
(AS)

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How G1280 is translated

  • was perplexed ×2
  • they were perplexed ×1
  • were perplexed ×1

Bible verses with G1280 (diaporéō)

Diaporéō appears in 4 verses.

  • Luke 9:7

    Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;

  • Acts 2:12

    And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

  • Acts 5:24

    Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.

  • Acts 10:17

    Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,