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ἀπορέω

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
ἀπορέω
Greek transliteration: 
aporeō
Simplified transliteration: 
aporeo
Principal Parts: 
(ἠπόρουν), -, ἀπέριψα -, -, ἠπορήθην
Numbers
Strong's number: 
639
GK Number: 
679
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
6
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
v-1d(2a)
Gloss: 
to be puzzled, at a loss, in wonder
Definition: 
also spelled ἀπορριπτω, pr. to be without means; met. to hesitate, be at a stand, be in doubt and perplexity, Jn. 13:22; Acts 25:20; 2 Cor. 4:8; Gal. 4:20

Greek-English Concordance for ἀπορέω

Mark 6:20 because Herod feared John, knowing him to be man, a just and holy man, and he protected him.
Luke 24:4 It happened that, while they were wondering (aporeisthai | ἀπορεῖσθαι | pres mid inf ) about this, suddenly two men stood beside them dressed in dazzling attire.
John 13:22 The disciples began to look at one another, at a loss (aporoumenoi | ἀπορούμενοι | pres mid ptcp nom pl masc) to know about whom he was speaking.
Acts 25:20 Since I was uncertain (aporoumenos | ἀπορούμενος | pres mid ptcp nom sg masc) about how to investigate such questions, I asked if he wanted to go to Jerusalem to be tried there on these charges.
2 Corinthians 4:8 We are under pressure from every side, but not crushed; bewildered (aporoumenoi | ἀπορούμενοι | pres mid ptcp nom pl masc), but not driven to despair;
Galatians 4:20 I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, for I am perplexed (aporoumai | ἀποροῦμαι | pres mid ind 1 sg) about you.