Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1605

Strong's G1605 · Greek

ἐκπλήσσω

ekplḗssō

Number
G1605
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐκπλήσσω
Transliteration
ekplḗssō
KJV occurrences
13 verses

Definition

to strike with astonishment

KJV: amaze, astonish

Root / derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G4141 (πλήσσω);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐκπλήσσω across 13 verses.

astonished10×
amazed3×
were1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew4 verses
Mark5 verses
Luke3 verses
Acts1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1605 (ekplḗssō) mean?

to strike with astonishment

How many times does G1605 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1605 (ἐκπλήσσω) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “astonished.”

How is ekplḗssō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1605 is rendered as “astonished” (10×), “amazed” (3×), “were” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἐκπλήσσω come from?

from G1537 (ἐκ) and G4141 (πλήσσω);