Strong's Lexicon aporia: Perplexity, confusion, state of being at a loss Original Word: ἀπορία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀπορέω (aporeo), meaning "to be at a loss" or "to be perplexed." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "aporia," similar concepts of confusion or perplexity can be found in Hebrew words like תּוּהוּ (tohu, Strong's H8414) meaning "formlessness" or "confusion," and מְבוּכָה (mevukah, Strong's H4006) meaning "perplexity" or "confusion." Usage: The term "aporia" refers to a state of perplexity or confusion, often indicating a situation where one is at a loss for a solution or way forward. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a condition of being bewildered or in doubt, reflecting a lack of understanding or clarity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "aporia" was often associated with philosophical discourse, where it described a state of puzzlement or impasse in reasoning. This term was used by philosophers like Socrates to describe moments when individuals recognized their own ignorance, prompting further inquiry and reflection. In the biblical context, "aporia" captures the human experience of confusion and the need for divine guidance and wisdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aporeó Definition perplexity NASB Translation perplexity (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 640: ἀπορίαἀπορία, ἀποριας, ἡ (ἀπορέω, which see), the state of one who is ἄπορος, perplexity: Luke 21:25. (Often in Greek writings from (Pindar and) Herodotus down; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance perplexity. From the same as aporeo; a (state of) quandary -- perplexity. see GREEK aporeo Forms and Transliterations απερρύη απορια αποριά απορία ἀπορίᾳ απορίαν απορραγήσεται απορρήξει απορρήξουσι απορρυήσεται aporia aporíāiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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