Strong's Lexicon existémi: To amaze, to astonish, to be beside oneself, to be out of one's mind Original Word: ἐξίστημι Word Origin: From ἐκ (ek, "out of") and ἵστημι (histemi, "to stand") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "existémi," similar expressions of astonishment can be found in Hebrew words like תָּמַהּ (tamah, Strong's H8539) meaning "to be amazed" or "astonished." Usage: The verb "existémi" primarily conveys a sense of amazement or astonishment, often to the point of being overwhelmed or out of one's normal state of mind. It can describe both positive and negative reactions, ranging from wonder at a miraculous event to confusion or disbelief. In the New Testament, it is frequently used to describe the reaction of crowds or individuals to the miraculous works and teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, expressions of amazement were common in response to extraordinary events or teachings. The use of "existémi" in the New Testament reflects the profound impact of Jesus' ministry and the early Christian message on those who witnessed them. The term captures the transformative and often unsettling nature of encountering divine power and truth, which challenged existing beliefs and expectations. HELPS Word-studies 1839 eksístēmi (from 1537, ek, "out of," and 2476, histēmi, "to stand") – literally, "to remove from a standing (fixed) position," put out of place; i.e. "beside oneself," showing someone as flabbergasted (completely stupefied); at a total loss to explain or account for something; overwhelmed, astonished (amazed). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and histémi Definition to displace, to stand aside from NASB Translation amazed (10), amazement (1), astonished (2), astonishing (1), astounded (1), beside ourselves (1), lost His senses (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1839: ἐξίστημιἐξίστημι: likewise ἐξιστάω and ἐξιστάνω (Acts 8:9 participle ἐξιστῶν R G, ἐξιστάνων L T Tr WH (see ἵστημι)); 1 aorist ἐξέστησα; 2 aorist ἐξέστην; perfect infinitive ἐξεστακέναι; middle (present infinitive ἐξίστασθαι); imperfect 3 person plural ἐξίσταντο; 1. In present, imperfect, future, 1 aorist active to throw out of position, to displace: τινα τοῦ φρονεῖν, to throw one out of his mind, drive one out of his senses, Xenophon, mem. 1, 3, 12 φρενῶν, Euripides, Bacch. 850; hence, simply to amaze, astonish, throw into wonderment: τινα, Luke 24:22; Acts 8:9. 2. In perfect, pluperfect, 2 aorist active and also the middle, a. to be amazed, astounded: Matthew 12:23; Mark 2:12; Luke 8:56; Acts 2:7, 12; Acts 8:13; Acts 9:21; Acts 10:45; Acts 12:16 (the Sept. for חָרַד, to tremble, Exodus 19:18; Ruth 3:8, etc.); ἐξέστησαν ἐκστάσει μεγάλη, they were amazed with a great amazement (see ἔκστασις, 3), Mark 5:42; ἐν ἑαυτοῖς ἐξίσταντο, Mark 6:51; with the dative of the thing: μαγείαις ἐξεστακέναι, had been put beside themselves with magic arts, carried away with wonder at them, Acts 8:11 (but this form of the perfect is transitive; cf. Buttmann, 48 (41); Veitch, 339); ἐξίσταντο ἐπί with the dative of thing, Luke 2:47 side oneself, insane": 2 Corinthians 5:13 (opposed to σωφρονεῖν); Mark 3:21 (cf. Buttmann, 198 (171); Winer's Grammar, § 40, 5 b.); (Greek writings, where they use the word in this sense, generally add τοῦ φρονεῖν, τῶν φρενῶν: Isocrates, Euripides, Polybius, others). From ek and histemi; to put (stand) out of wits, i.e. Astound, or (reflexively) become astounded, insane -- amaze, be (make) astonished, be beside self (selves), bewitch, wonder. see GREEK ek see GREEK histemi Englishman's Concordance Matthew 12:23 V-IIM-3PGRK: Καὶ ἐξίσταντο πάντες οἱ NAS: the crowds were amazed, and were saying, KJV: all the people were amazed, and said, INT: And were amazed all the Mark 2:12 V-PNM Mark 3:21 V-AIA-3S Mark 5:42 V-AIA-3P Mark 6:51 V-IIM-3P Luke 2:47 V-IIM-3P Luke 8:56 V-AIA-3P Luke 24:22 V-AIA-3P Acts 2:7 V-IIM-3P Acts 2:12 V-IIM-3P Acts 8:9 V-PPA-NMS Acts 8:11 V-RNA Acts 8:13 V-IIM-3S Acts 9:21 V-IIM-3P Acts 10:45 V-AIA-3P Acts 12:16 V-AIA-3P 2 Corinthians 5:13 V-AIA-1P Strong's Greek 1839 |
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