Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to despair
Usage: ἐξ-απορέω, -ῶ [in LXX, pass., for פּוּן, Psa.88:15 * ;] so in NT, depon. pass., to be utterly at a loss, be in despair: absol. (as Ps, l.with), 2Co.4:8; τοῦ ζῆν, 2Co.1:8.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1820
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
1
Strong's G1820 Quick Answer
Strong's G1820 ἐξαπορέομαι (exaporeomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. exaporeomai (ex-ap-or-eh'-om-ai) v. 1. to be utterly at a loss, i.e. despond [middle voice from G1537 and G639] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include despaired and despair. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- exaporeomai (ex-ap-or-eh'-om-ai) v. 1. to be utterly at a loss, i.e. despond [middle voice from G1537 and G639]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- despaired and despair
Meaning and Definition
exaporeomai (ex-ap-or-eh'-om-ai) v. 1. to be utterly at a loss, i.e. despond [middle voice from G1537 and G639] KJV: (in) despair Root(s): G1537, G639
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1820. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1820 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render exaporeomai, 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.
despair
2 Corinthians 4:8
despaired
2 Corinthians 1:8
How Strong's G1820 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New 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 2 linked usages.
Strong's G1820 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 G1820 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1820.
For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1820, grouped by book.
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G1820 FAQ
What does exaporeomai (ἐξαπορέομαι) mean?
Strong's G1820 is a Greek entry for G1820 ἐξαπορέομαι (exaporeomai). exaporeomai (ex-ap-or-eh'-om-ai) v. 1. to be utterly at a loss, i.e. despond [middle voice from G1537 and G639]
How many times is exaporeomai (ἐξαπορέομαι) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1820 across 1 book.
Where can I study exaporeomai (ἐξαπορέομαι) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1820 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate exaporeomai (ἐξαπορέομαι)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as despaired and despair. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.