ἐκθαμβέω

ekthambeōbe awe-struckHow to read Greek
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Definition

ἐκ-θαμβέω, -ῶ

(ἔκθαμβος), [in LXX: Sir.30.9 * ;]

1. to be amazed.

2. to amaze, terrify (Sir.30.9). Pass., to be amazed, terrified: Mark 9:15; 14:33; 16:5-6.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. Mark 9:15ἐξεθαμβήθησαν · they were filled with awe
    As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were filled with awe and ran to greet Him.
  2. Mark 14:33ἐκθαμβεῖσθαι · to be deeply troubled
    He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.
  3. Mark 16:5ἐξεθαμβήθησαν · they were alarmed
    When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.
  4. Mark 16:6ἐκθαμβεῖσθε · be alarmed
    But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him.