Ekplēssō ἐκπλήσσω

Ekplēssō (Greek ἐκπλήσσω, Strong's G1605) is a Greek verb meaning “be astonished”. It occurs 13 times in 13 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Verses

Every verse with Ekplēssō, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 7:28
  And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,
• Matthew 13:54
  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?Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.
• Matthew 19:25
  When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”
• Matthew 22:33
  And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.

Mark

• Mark 1:22
  And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.
• Mark 6:2
  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?When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?
• Mark 7:37
  And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.The people were utterly astonished and said, “He has done all things well! He makes even the deaf hear and the mute speak!”
• Mark 10:26
  And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?They were even more astonished and said to one another, “Who then can be saved?”
• Mark 11:18
  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.When the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching.

Luke

• Luke 2:48
  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.When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”
• Luke 4:32
  And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.
• Luke 9:43
  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,And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,

Acts

• Acts 13:12
  Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).