ἐκθαμβέω (ekthambéō) — Affright
Greek word study: ἐκθαμβέω (ekthambéō), Strong's G1568. to astonish utterly
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to astonish utterly
KJV translation words: affright, greatly (sore) amaze
Strong's G1568 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 9:15 and last appears in Mark 16:6.
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Verses (all 4)
- Mark 9:15 — ἐξεθαμβήθησαν — they marvelled
- Mark 14:33 — ἐκθαμβεῖσθαι — to be greatly awe-struck
- Mark 16:5 — ἐξεθαμβήθησαν — they were greatly amazed
- Mark 16:6 — ἐκθαμβεῖσθε — do be amazed
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Named in this entry's derivation: G1569 ἔκθαμβος (ékthambos).
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What does ekthambéō (G1568) mean?
To astonish utterly.
How is G1568 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1568 as: affright, greatly (sore) amaze.
How often does ἐκθαμβέω (ekthambéō) appear?
Strong's G1568 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 9:15 and last appears in Mark 16:6.
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