Lexicon ekpléssó: To astonish, to amaze, to be struck with amazement. Original Word: ἐκπλήσσω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance amaze, astonish. From ek and plesso; to strike with astonishment -- amaze, astonish. see GREEK ek see GREEK plesso HELPS Word-studies 1605 ekplḗssō (from 1537 /ek, "wholly out," intensifying 4141 /plḗssō, "to strike") – properly, "strike out of one's senses" (BAGD), i.e. with the outcome of being utterly amazed (dumbfounded) or left "at a loss" from witnessing the incredible (causing the viewer to gape in astonishment). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and pléssó Definition to strike out, hence to strike with panic, to amaze NASB Translation amazed (5), astonished (8). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1605: ἐκπλήσσωἐκπλήσσω, ἐκπλήττω: passive (present ἐκπλήσσομαι or ἐκπλήττομαι (so R G Matthew 13:54; Tr WH Acts 13:12)); imperfect ἐξεπλησσομην; 2 aorist ἐξεπλάγην; common in Greek from Homer down; properly, to strike out, expel by a blow, drive out or away; to cast off by a blow, to drive out; commonly, to strike one out of self-possession, to strike with panic, shock, astonish; passive to be struck with astonishment, astonished, amazed; absolutely: Matthew 13:54; Matthew 19:25; Mark 6:2; Mark 10:26; Luke 2:48; used of the glad amazement of the wondering people, Mark 7:37; ἐπί τῇ διδαχή, Matthew 7:28; Matthew 22:33; Mark 1:22; Mark 11:18; Luke 4:32; Acts 13:12; (ἐπί τῇ μεγαλειότητι, Luke 9:43), (ἐπί τῷ κάλλει, Xenophon, Cyril 1, 4, 27; ἐπί τῇ θεά, Aelian v. h. 12, 41; (Winer's Grammar, § 33, b.); by the Greeks also with simple dative and with accusative of the thing, as Wis. 13:4; 2 Macc. 7:12). (Synonym: see φοβέω, at the end.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: From the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek, meaning "out of") and the verb πλήσσω (plēssō, meaning "to strike" or "to smite").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐκπλήσσω, similar concepts of astonishment or amazement can be found in Hebrew words such as תָּמַהּ (tamah, Strong's H8539), which means to be astounded or amazed, and שָׁמַם (shamem, Strong's H8074), which can mean to be appalled or astonished. These terms capture the sense of wonder and surprise that ἐκπλήσσω conveys in the Greek New Testament. Usage: The verb ἐκπλήσσω is used in the New Testament to describe the reaction of individuals or crowds who witness the miraculous works or profound teachings of Jesus. It often denotes a strong emotional response of wonder or awe. Context: The Greek verb ἐκπλήσσω appears in several New Testament passages, primarily in the Gospels, to describe the reaction of people to Jesus' teachings and miracles. This term captures the profound impact of Jesus' ministry on those who encountered Him. For instance, in Matthew 7:28, after the Sermon on the Mount, it is recorded, "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching." Here, ἐκπλήσσω conveys the deep impression Jesus' words made on His listeners, highlighting the authority and wisdom with which He spoke. Forms and Transliterations εκπλαγής εκπλησσεσθαι ἐκπλήσσεσθαι εκπλησσόμενος ἐκπλησσόμενος εκπλήττεσθαι εκπληττομενος ἐκπληττόμενος εκπλυνεί εξεπλαγησαν εξεπλάγησαν ἐξεπλάγησαν εξεπλησσετο εξεπλήσσετο ἐξεπλήσσετο εξεπλησσοντο εξεπλήσσοντο ἐξεπλήσσοντο ekplessesthai ekplēssesthai ekplḗssesthai ekplessomenos ekplessómenos ekplēssomenos ekplēssómenos exeplagesan exeplagēsan exeplágesan exeplágēsan exeplesseto exeplēsseto exeplḗsseto exeplessonto exeplēssonto exeplḗssontoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 7:28 V-IIM/P-3PGRK: λόγους τούτους ἐξεπλήσσοντο οἱ ὄχλοι NAS: the crowds were amazed at His teaching; KJV: the people were astonished at INT: words these were astonished the crowds Matthew 13:54 V-PNM/P Matthew 19:25 V-IIM/P-3P Matthew 22:33 V-IIM/P-3P Mark 1:22 V-IIM/P-3P Mark 6:2 V-IIM/P-3P Mark 7:37 V-IIM/P-3P Mark 10:26 V-IIM/P-3P Mark 11:18 V-IIM/P-3S Luke 2:48 V-AIP-3P Luke 4:32 V-IIM/P-3P Luke 9:43 V-IIM/P-3P Acts 13:12 V-PPM/P-NMS Strong's Greek 1605 |
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