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ἐκπλήσσω G1605
G1605 is the Greek word ἐκπλήσσω, transliterated ekplḗssō. The King James Version most often renders it astonished.
What it means
to strike with astonishment.
Where it comes from
from G1537 (ἐκ) and G4141 (πλήσσω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 14 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: amaze, astonish.
Verses using ἐκπλήσσω
All 13 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 7:28 · KJV
And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
Matthew 13:54 · KJV
And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?
Matthew 19:25 · KJV
When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
Matthew 22:33 · KJV
And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.
Mark 1:22 · KJV
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
Mark 6:2 · KJV
And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?
Mark 7:37 · KJV
And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
Mark 10:26 · KJV
And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?
Mark 11:18 · KJV
And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.
Luke 2:48 · KJV
And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
Luke 4:32 · KJV
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
Luke 9:43 · KJV
And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,
Acts 13:12 · KJV
Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1605 mean?
G1605 is the Greek word ἐκπλήσσω (ekplḗssō), meaning to strike with astonishment.
How is G1605 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it astonished (9 times), amazed (3 times), were (1 time), being astonished (1 time).
How many times does G1605 appear in the Bible?
ἐκπλήσσω (ekplḗssō) is tagged in 13 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1605 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G4141 (πλήσσω).
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