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Strong's G1605 ἐκπλήσσω (ekplesso)

Ekplesso means “astonish” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1605 — gaar (“chide”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1605
Language Greek
Linked Usages 18
Books 8

Strong's G1605 Quick Answer

Strong's G1605 ἐκπλήσσω (ekplesso) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ekplesso (ek-place'-so) v. 1. to strike with astonishment [from G1537 and G4141] It has 18 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include astonished. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
ekplesso (ek-place'-so) v. 1. to strike with astonishment [from G1537 and G4141]
Usage
18 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
astonished

Meaning and Definition

ekplesso (ek-place'-so) v. 1. to strike with astonishment [from G1537 and G4141] KJV: amaze, astonish Root(s): G1537, G4141

Original Word
ἐκπλήσσω
Transliteration
ekplesso
Derivation
Root: πλήσσω R1: 1537 R2: 4141
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1605. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

be astonished

Usage: ἐκ-πλήσσω (Attic -ττω, Act.13:12), [in LXX: (pass.) Ecc.7:16, (שָׁמֵם hithp.), Wis.13:4, 2Ma.7:12, 4Ma.8:4 4Mac 17:16 * ;] __1. prop., to strike out, drive away. __2. to strike with panic or shock, to amaze, astonish: pass., Mat.13:54 19:25, Mrk.6:2 7:37 10:26, Luk.2:48; before ἐπί, with dative of thing(s), Mat.7:28 22:33, Mrk.1:22 11:18, Luk.4:32 9:43, Act.13:12.† SYN.: " πτωεῖν G?, to terrify, agitate with fear; τρεμεῖν, to tremble, predominantly physical; φοβεῖν, to fear, "the general term," Thayer; cf.

also φρίσσω, to shudder, and see: δειλία δειλία, -ας, ἡ (δειλός), [in LXX for אֵימָה, מְחִתָּה, etc. ;] cowardice, timidity (never in good sense): 2Ti.1:7.† SYN.: φόβος, fear, in general, good or bad; εὐλάβεια (which see), apprehension generally, but chiefly pious fear, "that careful and watchful reverence which pays regard to every circumstance in that with which it has to deal" (cf. Tr., Syn., § x).† (AS)

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How Strong's G1605 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ekplesso, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

astonished Matthew 7:28 10×

How Strong's G1605 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 13 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1605 (ἐκπλήσσω) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1605 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1605 in the New Testament

13 indexed usages in New Testament.

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?

Strong's G1605 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Ecclesiastes 7:16 Septuagint / Brenton

Be not very just; Neither be very wise: lest thou be confounded.

Strong's G1605 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 7:12 Septuagint / Brenton

Insomuch that the king, and they that were with him, marveled at the young man’s courage, for that he nothing regarded the pains.

4 Maccabees 8:4 Septuagint / Brenton

O youths, with favorable feelings, I admire the beauty of each of you; and greatly honoring so numerous a band of brethren, I not only counsel you not to share the madness of the old man who has been tortured before,

4 Maccabees 17:16 Septuagint / Brenton

Who did not admire those champions of true legislation? who were not astonied?

Usage Excerpts

First 18 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1605.

Ecclesiastes 7:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Be not very just; Neither be very wise: lest thou be confounded.
Matthew 7:28 New Testament, KJV
And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
Matthew 13:54 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
Matthew 22:33 New Testament, KJV
And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.
Mark 1:22 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?
Mark 11:18 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
Luke 9:43 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
2 Maccabees 7:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Insomuch that the king, and they that were with him, marveled at the young man’s courage, for that he nothing regarded the pains.
4 Maccabees 8:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O youths, with favorable feelings, I admire the beauty of each of you; and greatly honoring so numerous a band of brethren, I not only counsel you not to share the madness of the old man who has been tortured before,
4 Maccabees 17:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Who did not admire those champions of true legislation? who were not astonied?
Wisdom of Solomon 13:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But if they were astonished at their power and virtue, Let them understand by them, how much mightier he is that made them.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1605, grouped by book.

Ecclesiastes 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ecclesiastes 7:16
Matthew 4 usages, New Testament
Matthew 7:28 Matthew 13:54 Matthew 19:25 Matthew 22:33
Mark 5 usages, New Testament
Mark 1:22 Mark 6:2 Mark 7:37 Mark 10:26 Mark 11:18
Luke 3 usages, New Testament
Luke 2:48 Luke 4:32 Luke 9:43
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 13:12
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 7:12
4 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 8:4 4 Maccabees 17:16
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 13:4

Strong's G1605 FAQ

What does ekplesso (ἐκπλήσσω) mean?

Ekplesso (Strong's G1605) is a Greek word most simply glossed "astonish". ekplesso (ek-place'-so) v. 1. to strike with astonishment [from G1537 and G4141]

How many times is ekplesso (ἐκπλήσσω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 18 linked usages for Strong's G1605 across 8 books.

Where can I study ekplesso (ἐκπλήσσω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1605 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate ekplesso (ἐκπλήσσω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as astonished. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1605 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1605, with linked reader references where each row is available.