θαμβέω (thambéō) — Amaze

Greek word study: θαμβέω (thambéō), Strong's G2284. to stupefy (with surprise), i.e. astound

GreekStrong's G2284
Quick definition
Greek word
θαμβέω (thambéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to stupefy (with surprise), i.e. astound

Word study
Derivation: from G2285 (θάμβος);

KJV translation words: amaze, astonish

Where this word appears

Strong's G2284 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 1:27 and last appears in Acts 9:6.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

were astonished ×3they were astonished ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐθαμβοῦντο ×2θαμβῶν ×1ἐθαμβήθησαν ×1

Books where it appears most

Mark ×3Acts ×1

Verses (all 4)

  • Mark 1:27 — ἐθαμβήθησαν — were astonished
  • Mark 10:24 — ἐθαμβοῦντο — were astonished
  • Mark 10:32 — ἐθαμβοῦντο — they were astonished
  • Acts 9:6 — θαμβῶν — were astonished

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2285 θάμβος (thámbos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does thambéō (G2284) mean?

To stupefy (with surprise), i.e. astound.

How is G2284 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2284 as: amaze, astonish.

How often does θαμβέω (thambéō) appear?

Strong's G2284 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 1:27 and last appears in Acts 9:6.