θάμβος (thámbos) — X Amazed

Greek word study: θάμβος (thámbos), Strong's G2285. stupefaction (by surprise), i.e. astonishment

GreekStrong's G2285
Quick definition
Greek word
θάμβος (thámbos)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

stupefaction (by surprise), i.e. astonishment

Word study
Derivation: akin to an obsolete (to dumbfound);

KJV translation words: X amazed, + astonished, wonder

Where this word appears

Strong's G2285 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 4:36 and last appears in Acts 3:10.

How it is rendered in the text

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

Amazement ×1astonishment ×1with wonder ×1

Forms found in the text

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

θάμβος ×2θάμβους ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×2Acts ×1

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1569 ἔκθαμβος (ékthambos), G2284 θαμβέω (thambéō).

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 thámbos (G2285) mean?

Stupefaction (by surprise), i.e. astonishment.

How is G2285 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2285 as: X amazed, + astonished, wonder.

How often does θάμβος (thámbos) appear?

Strong's G2285 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 4:36 and last appears in Acts 3:10.