Lexical Definition
διαπορέω diaporéō (dee-ap-or-eh'-o) be perplexed G:V
from διά and ἀπορέω
(be in) doubt, be (much) perplexed.
- to be thoroughly nonplussed
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| διηπόρουν | they were perplexed | Acts.2.12 |
| were perplexed | Acts.5.24 | |
| διηπόρει | was perplexed | Luke.9.7 • Acts.10.17 |
Abbott-Smith
** δι-απορέω, -ῶ [in Sm.: Ps 76(77):5*, Da 2:1 * ;]
to be quite at a loss, be in great perplexity: absol., Ac 2:12; seq. διὰ τό, c. inf., Lk 9:7; περί, Ac 5:24; ἐν ἑαυτῷ, Ac 10:17.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Psalms | 77:5* |
| Daniel | 2:1 |
| Luke | 9:7 |
| Acts | 2:12 · 5:24 · 10:17 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
διαπορέω-έω,
to be quite at a loss, to be in doubt or difficulty, τί χρὴ δρᾶν [Refs 5th c.BC+]: in aorist passive, διηπορήθη [Refs 4th c.BC+]: perfect passive, διηπορημένος [Refs 1st c.AD+]:—middle, δ. ὑπ᾽ αἰσχύνης [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 to be in want, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__II go through all the ἀπορίαι, [Refs]
__II.2 commonly only a stronger form of ἀπορέω, raise an ἀπορία, start a difficulty, [Refs 4th c.BC+]:—middle, διαπορεῖσθαί τι περί τινος [Refs 5th c.BC+]:—passive, to be matter of doubt or discussion, [Refs 5th c.BC+] a question arises about.., [Refs]