G1820: ἐξαπορέομαι
exaporéomai · “to despair”
Definition
to be utterly at a loss, i.e. despond
KJV translates it as: (in) despair
Word origin: middle voice from G1537 (ἐκ) and G639 (ἀπορέω);
Extended definition
ἐξ-απορέω, -ῶ
[in LXX, pass., for פּוּן, Psa.88:15 * ;]
so in NT, depon. pass., to be utterly at a loss, be in despair: absol. (as Ps, l.with), 2Co.4:8; τοῦ ζῆν, 2Co.1:8.†
(AS)
[in LXX, pass., for פּוּן, Psa.88:15 * ;]
so in NT, depon. pass., to be utterly at a loss, be in despair: absol. (as Ps, l.with), 2Co.4:8; τοῦ ζῆν, 2Co.1:8.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1820 is translated
- to despair ×1
- despairing, ×1
Bible verses with G1820 (exaporéomai)
Exaporéomai appears in 2 verses.
- 2 Corinthians 1:8
For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
- 2 Corinthians 4:8
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;