θάμβος

thambos · /tham'-bos/

Number

G2285

Language

Greek

Original word

θάμβος

Transliteration

thambos

Pronunciation

tham'-bos

KJV occurrences

2 verses

Definition

akin to an obsolete tapho (to dumbfound); stupefaction (by surprise), i.e. astonishment:--X amazed, + astonished, wonder.

KJV: X amazed, + astonished, wonder

Root / derivation: akin to an obsolete tapho (to dumbfound)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered θάμβος across 2 verses.

amazed1×

wonder1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Luke1 verse

Luke 4:36

And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

Acts1 verse

Acts 3:10

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.

Topics that use this word

Lameness Miracles

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2285 (thambos) mean?

akin to an obsolete tapho (to dumbfound); stupefaction (by surprise), i.e. astonishment:--X amazed, + astonished, wonder.

How many times does G2285 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2285 (θάμβος) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “amazed.”

How is thambos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2285 is rendered as “amazed” (1×), “wonder” (1×).

Where does the Greek word θάμβος come from?

akin to an obsolete tapho (to dumbfound)