ἐξίστημι
existēmiVerbG1839
to amaze
From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2476 (ἵστημι);
Short Definition
to put (stand) out of wits, i.e. astound, or (reflexively) become astounded, insane
Full Lexicon Entry
1.causal in Pres., impf., fut., 1 aor., to put out of its place; metaphorically, ἐ. τινά φρενῶν, to drive one out of his senses, hence, absol., to confound, amaze
2.Intr. in pass. and mid., also in 2 aor., pf., plpf. act., or with genitive, to stand aside from, retire from; esp. φρενῶν, to lose one's senses, hence, absol.
ato be beside oneself, be mad
bto be amazed, confounded
LXX Usage: for H2730, etc. (29 words in all)
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
17 timesAppears 17 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
8
Mark
4
Luke
3
2 Corinthians
1
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 5:13
- Acts 2:7
- Acts 8:11
- Luke 2:47
- Matthew 12:23
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