Strong's G23 · Greek
ἀγανακτέω
aganakteo · /ag-an-ak-teh'-o/
Definition
from agan (much) and achthos (grief; akin to the base of 43); to be greatly afflicted, i.e. (figuratively) indignant:--be much (sore) displeased, have (be moved with, with) indignation.
KJV: be much (sore) displeased, have (be moved with, with) indignation
Root / derivation: from agan (much) and achthos (grief
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀγανακτέω across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.
Matthew 21:15And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,
Matthew 26:8But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
Mark3 verses
But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Mark 10:41And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.
Mark 14:4And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G23 (aganakteo) mean?
from agan (much) and achthos (grief; akin to the base of 43); to be greatly afflicted, i.e. (figuratively) indignant:--be much (sore) displeased, have (be moved with, with) indignation.
How many times does G23 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G23 (ἀγανακτέω) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “indignation.”
How is aganakteo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G23 is rendered as “indignation” (4×), “displeased” (3×).
Where does the Greek word ἀγανακτέω come from?
from agan (much) and achthos (grief