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θαμβέω G2284

G2284 is the Greek word θαμβέω, transliterated thambéō. The King James Version most often renders it amazed.

Word: θαμβέωTransliteration: thambéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from G2285 (θάμβος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

amazed 2×astonished 2×were 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: amaze, astonish.

Verses using θαμβέω

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 1:27 · KJV

And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

Mark 10:24 · KJV

And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

Mark 10:32 · KJV

And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,

Acts 9:6 · KJV

And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2284 mean?

G2284 is the Greek word θαμβέω (thambéō), meaning to stupefy (with surprise), i.e. astound.

How is G2284 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it amazed (2 times), astonished (2 times), were (1 time).

How many times does G2284 appear in the Bible?

θαμβέω (thambéō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2284 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2285 (θάμβος).

Nearby entries

G2281 · θάλασσα — the sea (genitive case or specially)G2282 · θάλπω — to brood, i.e. (figuratively) to foster G2283 · Θάμαρ — Thamar (i.e. Tamar), an Israelitess G2285 · θάμβος — stupefaction (by surprise), i.e. astonishment G2286 · θανάσιμος — fatal, i.e. poisonous G2287 · θανατήφορος — death-bearing, i.e. fatal

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