Definition
ἀπορέω, -ῶ
(ἄπορος, ἀ- neg., πόρος, a way, resource), [in LXX for צָרַר, מוּךְ, etc. ;]
to be at a loss, be perplexed: absol., Mark 6:20 (ἐποίει, R, mg.); mid., be in doubt: absol., 2 Corinthians 4:8; with accusative, Acts 25:20; before περί, Luke 24:4; ἐν, Galatians 4:20; περὶ τίνος λέγει, John 13:22.
Synonyms: διαπορέω, διακρίνομαι, διστάζω, μετεωρίζομαι (see DCG, i, 491)
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀπορέω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Mark 6:20ἠπόρει · he was greatly perplexed…because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.
- Luke 24:4ἀπορεῖσθαι · were puzzlingWhile they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them.
- John 13:22ἀπορούμενοι · perplexedThe disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant.
- Acts 25:20Ἀπορούμενος · was at a lossSince I was at a loss as to how to investigate these matters, I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there on these charges.
- 2 Corinthians 4:8ἀπορούμενοι · perplexedWe are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
- Galatians 4:20ἀποροῦμαι · I am perplexed…how I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, because I am perplexed about you.