Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐκθαμβέω”
Understanding ekthambéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
affright, greatly (sore) amaze. - to astonish utterly
G1568
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐκθαμβέω
Phoneticek-tham-beh'-o
Transliterationekthambéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
affright, greatly (sore) amaze. - to astonish utterly
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 9:15 | “And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.” Word: ἐκθαμβέω (ekthambéō) | |
| Mark 14:33 | “And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;” Word: ἐκθαμβέω (ekthambéō) | |
| Mark 16:5 | “And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.” Word: ἐκθαμβέω (ekthambéō) | |
| Mark 16:6 | “And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.” Word: ἐκθαμβέω (ekthambéō) |