Definition
ἐξ-απορέω, -ῶ
[in LXX, pass., for פּוּן, Psalm 88:15 * ;]
so in NT, depon. pass., to be utterly at a loss, be in despair: absol. (as Ps, l.with), 2 Corinthians 4:8; τοῦ ζῆν, 2 Corinthians 1:8.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 2 Corinthians 1:8ἐξαπορηθῆναι · despairedWe do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.
- 2 Corinthians 4:8ἐξαπορούμενοι · in despairWe are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;