The meaning of “ἐξίστημι”

Understanding exístēmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐξίστημι

Phoneticex-is'-tay-mee

Transliterationexístēmi

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

amaze, be (make) astonished, be beside self (selves), bewitch, wonder. - to put (stand) out of wits, i.e. astound, or (reflexively) become astounded, insane

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

17 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 12:23	“And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?”
Mark 5:42	“And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.”
Luke 8:56	“And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done. ”
Acts 8:13	“Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.”
2 Corinthians 5:13	“For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

17x

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Mark4

Luke3

Acts8

2 Corinthians1

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