Strong's G1568 · Greek
ἐκθαμβέω
ekthambéō
Definition
to astonish utterly
KJV: affright, greatly (sore) amaze
Root / derivation: from G1569 (ἔκθαμβος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐκθαμβέω across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Mark4 verses
And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.
Mark 14:33And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;
Mark 16:5And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.
Mark 16:6And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1568 (ekthambéō) mean?
to astonish utterly
How many times does G1568 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1568 (ἐκθαμβέω) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “affrighted.”
How is ekthambéō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1568 is rendered as “affrighted” (2×), “amazed” (2×), “Be” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἐκθαμβέω come from?
from G1569 (ἔκθαμβος);