θαμβέω

thambeōVerbG2284

to astonish

From: from G2285 (θάμβος);

Short Definition

to stupefy (with surprise), i.e. astound

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to be amazed.
2.In late Gk., to astonish, terrify (
LXX Usage: for בָּעַת ni., pi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Mark
3
Acts
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 9:6
  • Mark 1:27
  • Mark 10:24
  • Mark 10:32

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