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 times

Appears 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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