Strong's G1611 · Greek
ἔκστασις
ékstasis
Definition
a displacement of the mind, i.e. bewilderment, "ecstasy"
KJV: + be amazed, amazement, astonishment, trance
Root / derivation: from G1839 (ἐξίστημι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἔκστασις across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Mark2 verses
And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.
Mark 16:8And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.
Acts4 verses
And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
Acts 10:10And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
Acts 11:5I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:
Acts 22:17And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1611 (ékstasis) mean?
a displacement of the mind, i.e. bewilderment, "ecstasy"
How many times does G1611 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1611 (ἔκστασις) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “trance.”
How is ékstasis translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1611 is rendered as “trance” (3×), “amazed” (2×), “amazement” (1×), “astonishment” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἔκστασις come from?
from G1839 (ἐξίστημι);