Strong's Greek Concordance

G1605: ἐκπλήσσω

ekplḗssō · “be astonished”

Definition

to strike with astonishment

KJV translates it as: amaze, astonish

Word origin: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G4141 (πλήσσω);

Extended definition

ἐκ-πλήσσω
(Attic -ττω, Act.13:12), [in LXX: (pass.) Ecc.7:16, (שָׁמֵם hithp.), Wis.13:4, 2Ma.7:12, 4Ma.8:4 4Mac 17:16 * ;]
1. prop., to strike out, drive away.
2. to strike with panic or shock, to amaze, astonish: pass., Mat.13:54 19:25, Mrk.6:2 7:37 10:26, Luk.2:48; before ἐπί, with dative of thing(s), Mat.7:28 22:33, Mrk.1:22 11:18, Luk.4:32 9:43, Act.13:12.†
SYN.: " πτωεῖν G?, to terrify, agitate with fear;
τρεμεῖν, to tremble, predominantly physical;
φοβεῖν, to fear, "the general term," Thayer;
cf. also φρίσσω, to shudder, and see: δειλία
δειλία, -ας, ἡ
(δειλός), [in LXX for אֵימָה, מְחִתָּה, etc. ;]
cowardice, timidity (never in good sense): 2Ti.1:7.†
SYN.: φόβος, fear, in general, good or bad; εὐλάβεια (which see), apprehension generally, but chiefly pious fear, "that careful and watchful reverence which pays regard to every circumstance in that with which it has to deal" (cf. Tr., Syn., § x).† (AS)

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How G1605 is translated

  • were astonished ×5
  • they were astonished ×4
  • to be astonished ×1
  • was astonished ×1
  • they were astonished, ×1
  • being astonished ×1

Bible verses with G1605 (ekplḗssō)

Ekplḗssō appears in 13 verses.

  • Matthew 7:28

    And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

  • Matthew 13:54

    And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?

  • Matthew 19:25

    When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

  • Matthew 22:33

    And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.

  • Mark 1:22

    And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

  • Mark 6:2

    And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?

  • Mark 7:37

    And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

  • Mark 10:26

    And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?

  • Mark 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 was astonished at his doctrine.

  • Luke 2:48

    And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

  • Luke 4:32

    And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

  • Luke 9:43

    And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

  • Acts 13:12

    Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.