Thambéō — G2284

Definition

verb

to stupefy (with surprise), i.e. astound

1. to be astonished
2. to astonish, terrify

Usually translated as

amaze, astonish

Origin

from G2285

• thámbos (G2285)

Occurrences

Thambéō occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (3), Acts (1)

• Mark 1:27 — And they were all amazed (ἐθαμβήθησαν), insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
• Mark 10:24 — And the disciples were astonished (ἐθαμβοῦντο) at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
• Mark 10:32 — And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed (ἐθαμβοῦντο); and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,
• Acts 9:6 — And he trembling and astonished (θαμβῶν) said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.