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 timesAppears 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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