Aporéō — G639

Definition

verb

to have no way out, i.e. be at a loss (mentally)

1. not to know how to decide or what to do, to be perplexed

Usually translated as

doubt, be perplexed

Origin

from a compound of G1 (as a negative particle) and the base of G4198

• A (G1)
• poreúomai (G4198)

Occurrences

Aporéō occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: John (1), Acts (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Galatians (1)

• John 13:22 — Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting (ἀπορούμενοι) of whom he spake.
• Acts 25:20 — And because I doubted (ἀπορούμενος) of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.
• 2 Corinthians 4:8 — We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed (ἀπορούμενοι), but not in despair;
• Galatians 4:20 — I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt (ἀποροῦμαι) of you.