Strong's Lexicon ekstasis: Ecstasy, trance, amazement Original Word: ἔκστασις Word Origin: Derived from ἐξίστημι (existēmi), meaning "to displace" or "to stand outside oneself." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with similar experiences is חָזוֹן (chazon), meaning "vision" or "revelation," as seen in prophetic contexts (e.g., Daniel 8:17). Usage: The term "ekstasis" in the New Testament is used to describe a state of being in which an individual is taken out of their normal mental state, often associated with a divine or supernatural experience. It can refer to a trance or a profound state of amazement and wonder. In the context of the New Testament, it often implies a spiritual revelation or vision. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of ekstasis was not uncommon and was often associated with religious experiences, particularly in mystery religions and philosophical traditions. It was believed that during such states, individuals could receive divine messages or insights. In the Jewish and early Christian context, ekstasis was understood as a means by which God communicated with His people, often through visions or prophetic revelations. HELPS Word-studies 1611 ékstasis (from 1839 /eksístēmi, "completely remove") – properly, take out of regular position (standing) and bring into a state of ecstasy (rapture) – like a person "carried out" in trance-like amazement. This state of mind reaches far beyond the powers of ordinary perception. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom existémi Definition a displacement (of the mind), i.e. bewilderment, ecstasy NASB Translation amazement (1), astonishment (2), completely* (1), trance (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1611: ἔκστασιςἔκστασις, ἐκστάσεως, ἡ (ἐξίστημι); 1. universally, in Greek writing, any casting down of a thing from its proper place or state; displacement (Aristotle, Plutarch). 2. a throwing of the mind out of its normal state, alienation of mind, whether such as makes a lunatic (διανοίας, Deuteronomy 28:28; τῶν λογισμῶν, Plutarch, Sol. 8), or that of the man who by some sudden emotion is transported as it were out of himself, so that in this rapt condition, although he is awake, his mind is so drawn off from all surrounding objects and wholly fixed on things divine that he sees nothing but the forms and images lying within, and thinks that he perceives with his bodily eyes and ears realities shown him by God (Philo,quisrerumdivin.heres § 53 (cf. 51; B. D. under the word, Trance; Delitzsch, Psychol. 5:5)): ἐπέπεσεν (Rec., others ἐγένετο) ἐπ' ἔκστασις, Acts 10:10; εἶδεν ἐν ἐκστάσει ὅραμα, Acts 11:5; γενέσθαι ἐν ἐκστάσει, Acts 22:17, cf. 2 Corinthians 12:2f. 3. In the O. T. and the New amazement (cf. Longinus, 1, 4; Stobaeus, flor. tit. 104, 7), the state of one who, either owing to the importance or the novelty of an event, is thrown into a state of blended fear and wonder: εἶχεν αὐτάς τρόμος καί ἔκστασις, Mark 16:8; ἐξέστησαν ἐκστάσει μεγάλη, Mark 5:42 (Ezekiel 26:16); ἔκστασις ἔλαβεν ἅπαντας, Luke 5:26; ἐπλήσθησαν θάμβους καί ἐκστάσεως, Acts 3:10; (for חֲרָדָה, trembling, Genesis 27:33; 1 Samuel 14:15, etc.; פַּחַד, fear, 2 Chronicles 14:14, etc.). From existemi; a displacement of the mind, i.e. Bewilderment, "ecstasy" -- + be amazed, amazement, astonishment, trance. see GREEK existemi Englishman's Concordance Mark 5:42 N-DFSGRK: ἐξέστησαν εὐθὺς ἐκστάσει μεγάλῃ NAS: old. And immediately they were completely astounded. KJV: with a great astonishment. INT: they were overcome immediately with amazement great Mark 16:8 N-NFS Luke 5:26 N-NFS Acts 3:10 N-GFS Acts 10:10 N-NFS Acts 11:5 N-DFS Acts 22:17 N-DFS Strong's Greek 1611 |
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