Exístēmi — G1839

Definition

verb

to put (stand) out of wits, i.e. astound, or (reflexively) become astounded, insane

1. In present, imperfect, future, 1 aorist active to throw out of position, to displace
2. In perfect, pluperfect, 2 aorist active and also the middle
1. to be amazed, astounded

Usually translated as

astonished, amaze, be, be beside self, bewitch, wonder

Origin

from G1537 and G2476

• ek (G1537)
• hístēmi (G2476)

Occurrences

Exístēmi occurs 17 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Mark (4), Luke (3), Acts (8), 2 Corinthians (1)

• Matthew 12:23 — And all the people were amazed (ἐξίσταντο), and said, Is not this the son of David?
• Mark 2:12 — And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed (ἐξίστασθαι), and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.
• Mark 3:21 — And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself (ἐξέστη).
• Mark 5:42 — And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished (ἐξέστησαν) with a great astonishment.
• Mark 6:51 — And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed (ἐξίσταντο) in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
• Luke 2:47 — And all that heard him were astonished (ἐξίσταντο) at his understanding and answers.
• Luke 8:56 — And her parents were astonished (ἐξέστησαν): but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
• Luke 24:22 — Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished (ἐξέστησαν), which were early at the sepulchre;
• Acts 2:7 — And they were all amazed (ἐξίσταντο) and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilæans?
• Acts 2:12 — And they were all amazed (ἐξίσταντο), and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?
• Acts 8:9 — But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched (εξιστων) the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:
• Acts 8:11 — And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched (ἐξεστακέναι) them with sorceries.
• Acts 8:13 — Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered (ἐξίστατο), beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
• Acts 9:21 — But all that heard him were amazed (ἐξίσταντο), and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?
• Acts 10:45 — And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished (ἐξέστησαν), as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
• Acts 12:16 — But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished (ἐξέστησαν).
• 2 Corinthians 5:13 — For whether we be beside ourselves (ἐξέστημεν), it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.