G639: ἀπορέω
aporéō · “be perplexed”
Definition
to have no way out, i.e. be at a loss (mentally)
KJV translates it as: (stand in) doubt, be perplexed
Word origin: from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and the base of G4198 (πορεύομαι);
Extended definition
(ἄπορος, ἀ- neg., πόρος, a way, resource), [in LXX for צָרַר, מוּךְ, etc. ;]
to be at a loss, be perplexed: absol., Mrk.6:20 (ἐποίει, R, mg.); mid., be in doubt: absol., 2Co.4:8; with accusative, Act.25:20; before περί, Luk.24:4; ἐν, Gal.4:20; περὶ τίνος λέγει, Jhn.13:22.†
SYN.: διαπορέω, διακρίνομαι, διστάζω, μετεωρίζομαι (see DCG, i, 491) (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G639 is translated
- being perplexed ×2
- he was perplexed ×1
- perplexing ×1
- being uncertain ×1
- i am perplexed ×1
Bible verses with G639 (aporéō)
Aporéō appears in 6 verses.
- Mark 6:20
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
- Luke 24:4
And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
- John 13:22
Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.
- Acts 25:20
And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.
- 2 Corinthians 4:8
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
- Galatians 4:20
I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.