G2284: θαμβέω
thambéō · “to astonish”
Definition
to stupefy (with surprise), i.e. astound
KJV translates it as: amaze, astonish
Word origin: from G2285 (θάμβος);
Extended definition
(θάμβος) [in LXX for בָּעַת ni., pi., etc. ;]
1. to be amazed.
2. In late Gk., to astonish, terrify (2Ki.22:5): pass., Mrk.1:27 10:32; before ἐπί with dative of thing(s), Mrk.10:24.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2284 is translated
- were astonished ×3
- they were astonished; ×1
Bible verses with G2284 (thambéō)
Thambéō appears in 4 verses.
- Mark 1:27
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
- Mark 10:24
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
- Mark 10:32
And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,
- Acts 9:6
And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.