Strong's G1820 · Greek
ἐξαπορέομαι
exaporéomai
Definition
to be utterly at a loss, i.e. despond
KJV: (in) despair
Root / derivation: middle voice from G1537 (ἐκ) and G639 (ἀπορέω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐξαπορέομαι across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Corinthians2 verses
For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
2 Corinthians 4:8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1820 (exaporéomai) mean?
to be utterly at a loss, i.e. despond
How many times does G1820 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1820 (ἐξαπορέομαι) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “despair.”
How is exaporéomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1820 is rendered as “despair” (1×), “despaired” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἐξαπορέομαι come from?
middle voice from G1537 (ἐκ) and G639 (ἀπορέω);