Thámbos — G2285

Definition

neuter noun

stupefaction (by surprise), i.e. astonishment

1. to render immovable
2. amazement

Usually translated as

amazed, astonished, wonder

Origin

akin to an obsolete táphō (to dumbfound)

Occurrences

Thámbos occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2), Acts (1)

• Luke 4:36 — And they were all amazed (θάμβος), and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.
• Luke 5:9 — For he was astonished (θάμβος), and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:
• Acts 3:10 — And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder (θάμβους) and amazement at that which had happened unto him.