Strong's G1839 · Greek
ἐξίστημι ἐξιστάνω
existemi · /ex-is'-tay-mee/
Definition
from 1537 and 2476; to put (stand) out of wits, i.e. astound, or (reflexively) become astounded, insane:--amaze, be (make) astonished, be beside self (selves), bewitch, wonder.
KJV: amaze, be (make) astonished, be beside self (selves), bewitch, wonder
Root / derivation: from 1537 and 2476
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐξίστημι ἐξιστάνω across 17 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
17 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Mark4 verses
And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying We never saw it on this fashion.
Mark 3:21And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said He is beside himself. friends: or, kinsmen
Mark 5:42And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.
Mark 6:51And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
Luke3 verses
Acts8 verses
And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?
Acts 2:12And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?
Acts 8:9But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:
Acts 8:11And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
Acts 8:13Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. miracles: Gr. signs and great miracles
Acts 9:21But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?
Acts 10:45And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 12:16But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him they were astonished.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1839 (existemi) mean?
from 1537 and 2476; to put (stand) out of wits, i.e. astound, or (reflexively) become astounded, insane:--amaze, be (make) astonished, be beside self (selves), bewitch, wonder.
How many times does G1839 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1839 (ἐξίστημι ἐξιστάνω) appears in 17 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “amazed.”
How is existemi translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1839 is rendered as “amazed” (6×), “astonished” (6×), “were” (3×), “bewitched” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἐξίστημι ἐξιστάνω come from?
from 1537 and 2476