ἀπορέω

aporeōVerbG0639

be perplexed

From: from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and the base of G4198 (πορεύομαι);

Short Definition

to have no way out, i.e. be at a loss (mentally)

Full Lexicon Entry

to be at a loss, be perplexed: absol., (ἐποίει, R, mg.); mid., be in doubt: absol.; ἐν; περὶ τίνος λέγει.
Synonyms
διαπορέω, διακρίνομαι, διστάζω, *μετεωρίζομαι *(see DCG, i, 491)
LXX Usage: for צָרַר, מוּךְ, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
1
Acts
1
Galatians
1
John
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 4:8
  • Acts 25:20
  • Galatians 4:20
  • John 13:22
  • Luke 24:4

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