TheWay Bibleἀγανακτέω G23
G23 is the Greek word ἀγανακτέω, transliterated aganaktéō. The King James Version most often renders it indignation.
What it means
akin to the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη)); to be greatly afflicted, i.e. (figuratively) indignant.
Where it comes from
from (much) and (grief.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be much (sore) displeased, have (be moved with, with) indignation.
Verses using ἀγανακτέω
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 20:24 · KJV
And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.
Matthew 26:8 · KJV
But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
Mark 10:14 · KJV
But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Mark 10:41 · KJV
And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.
Mark 14:4 · KJV
And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?
Luke 13:14 · KJV
And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.
Common questions
What does Strong's G23 mean?
G23 is the Greek word ἀγανακτέω (aganaktéō), meaning akin to the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη)); to be greatly afflicted, i.e. (figuratively) indignant.
How is G23 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it indignation (3 times), much displeased (2 times), moved with indignation (1 time).
How many times does G23 appear in the Bible?
ἀγανακτέω (aganaktéō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G23 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from (much) and (grief.
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