ἐκθαμβέω
ekthambeō
“be awe-struck”
Definition
to astonish utterly
from G1569 (ἔκθαμβος);
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Occurrences
ἐκθαμβέω appears 4 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.
When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.
But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him.
As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were filled with awe and ran to greet Him.
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