104 occurrences in 12 translations

'Amazed' in the Bible

As it was, he withdrew his hand, and then his brother was born. Amazed, the midwife cried out loud, "What's this? A breach birth?" So that boy was named Perez.

Verse ConceptsThe Act Of OpeningOpening The WombPeople With Apt Names

Now Joseph’s brothers were seated [by the steward] before him [in the order of their birth]—the firstborn according to his birthright and the youngest according to his youth; and the men looked at one another in astonishment [because so much was known about them].

Verse ConceptsBanquets, CharaceristicsFirstbornBrothersBirthrights

Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.

Verse ConceptsMeltingGroups Trembling

And when the men of Israel turned again, the men of Benjamin were amazed: for they saw that evil was come upon them.

When this decision that the king had handed down was announced, everybody in Israel was amazed at the king, because they all saw that God's wisdom was in him, enabling him to administer justice.

Verse ConceptsGod, Wisdom OfJudging OthersShrewdnessWisdom, Human ImportanceFear Of Individuals

the food in his banquet hall, his servants and attendants, their robes, his cupbearers, and his burnt offerings which he presented in the Lord's temple, she was amazed.

Verse ConceptsStepsorganizationoverwhelmed

the food in his banquet hall, his servants and attendants in their robes, his cupbearers in their robes, and his burnt sacrifices which he presented in the Lord's temple, she was amazed.

Verse ConceptsCupbearerorganization

“The pillars of heaven trembleAnd are amazed at His rebuke.

Verse ConceptsPillarsRebukeTremblingMetaphorical Pillarsrebuking

They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.

Verse ConceptsPeople Being Silent

They saw it, then they were amazed;They were terrified, they fled in alarm.

Verse ConceptsPeoples Who Fled

And they shall be afraid: pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman that travaileth: they shall be amazed one at another; their faces shall be as flames.

Verse ConceptsChildbirthPunishment, Nature OfTravailLabour Pains

You will be shocked and amazed! You are totally blind! They are drunk, but not because of wine; they stagger, but not because of beer.

Verse ConceptsAmazingdrinkingStaggeringStrong DrinkBlindingGod Making DrunkOther Blindinguncertaintybeerdrunkards

He saw that there was no man—He was amazed that there was no one interceding;so His own arm brought salvation,and His own righteousness supported Him.

Verse ConceptsHelpfulnessRevival, Nature OfGod's Salvation Made KnownMessianic PropheciesGod HimselfNo One AvailableGod's InterventionSupportsurprises

I looked, but there was no one to help,and I was amazed that no one assisted;so My arm accomplished victory for Me,and My wrath assisted Me.

Verse ConceptsGod, Human Descriptions OfHelpfulnessGod AloneGod Has AngerGod HimselfSupport

Be astonished, ye heavens, at this, and shudder; be amazed very much, saith Jehovah.

Verse ConceptsPeople Appalled

And it shall come to pass in that day, saith Jehovah, that the heart of the king shall perish, and the heart of the princes; and the priests shall be astonished, and the prophets shall be amazed.

Verse ConceptsPessimismAstonishmentProphecy AbolishedLosing CouragePeople Appalled

Therefore hear the plan of the Lord which He has devised against Babylon, and hear what He has purposed against [the inhabitants of the land of] the Chaldeans: surely they will be dragged away, [even] the little ones of the flock; surely He will make their habitation desolate because of them.

Verse ConceptsPlansGod's Plans

I was amazed to see a wind storm blow in from the north, consisting of a massive cloud and fire that was flashing back and forth, surrounded by bright light. From deep within the cloud, something was shining that appeared to have a color like bronze that had been placed in fire until it glowed.

Verse ConceptsLight, NaturalLightningNorthTheophanyWhirlwindsCompassesOut Of The NorthFire Emanating From GodGod Is LightColorThe North Wind

All the inhabitants of the isles are amazed at thee, and their kings are horribly afraid, their countenance is troubled.

Verse ConceptsAnxiety, Examples OfPeople Appalled

All they that know thee among the peoples shall be amazed at thee: thou art become a terror, and thou shalt never be any more.

Verse ConceptsKnowing PeopleIndividuals Passing AwayPeople Appalled

Yea, I will make many people amazed at thee, and their kings shall be horribly afraid for thee, when I shall brandish my sword before them; and they shall tremble at every moment, every man for his own life, in the day of thy fall.

Verse ConceptsGroups TremblingFear, Of DeathFear Of DeathPeople AppalledGod's Sword

He led me here and there throughout the valley, and I was amazed to see that the surface of the entire valley was covered with myriads of very dry bones!

Verse ConceptsProphetic Visions

As we were coming back, I was amazed to see that there were many, many trees lining both banks of the river.

Verse ConceptsMetaphorical TreesTwo Sidedrelaxing

"Look at the nations and pay attention! You will be shocked and amazed! For I will do something in your lifetime that you will not believe even though you are forewarned.

Verse ConceptsAmazingScoffingUngodlinessDoubting GodLooking And SeeingWhat God Does

When Jesus had finished saying all these things, the crowds were utterly amazed at his teaching,

Verse ConceptsJesus As Our TeacherLast WordsCrowds AmazedChrist TeachingFinishing Strong

Hearing this, Jesus was amazed and said to those following Him, “I assure you: I have not found anyone in Israel with so great a faith!

Verse ConceptsAmazingAffirmationsFaith, Growth InMission, Of Jesus ChristAttitudes Of FaithMarvelling

He went to his hometown and began teaching the people in their synagogue in such a way that they were amazed and asked, "Where did this man get this wisdom and these miracles?

Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSabbath, In NtTownAmazement, Of Jesus ChristTeaching WisdomChrist's WisdomChrist TeachingWhere From?

So the crowd was amazed when they saw those unable to speak talking, the deformed restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they gave glory to the God of Israel.

Verse ConceptsdisabilitiesHealthMiracles, Responses ToAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesCrowds AmazedThe Healed WalkingDumbnessDumbShowing Forth His PraiseSpecific Praising Of GodThe Dumb Speaking

When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

Verse ConceptsAmazement, Of Jesus ChristThe Disciples ReactionsNo One Available

When the disciples saw it, they were amazed and said, “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?”

Verse ConceptsAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesSuddenlyThe Disciples ReactionsWhy Does This Happen?

When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left Him and went away.

Verse ConceptsAmazement, Of Jesus ChristLeavingHearing Christ

The people were utterly amazed at his teaching, because he was teaching them like one with authority, and not like their scribes.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsTeachers Of The LawAmazement, Of Jesus ChristChrist TeachingNot Like People

And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

Verse ConceptsAmazingExorcismsevil, victory overDemons, Delivered FromNewnessAmazement, Of Jesus ChristAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesChrist's DominionAuthority Of ChristWhat Is This?Christ's Ordersdoctrine

And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.

Verse ConceptsHealingReverence, And God's NatureAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesLiving WitnessesUnique EventsCrowds AmazedPeople Getting UpSpecific Praising Of God

So he went out and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him, and they were all amazed.

Verse Conceptsevangelists, identity ofAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesChrist's Work

And immediately the damsel arose, and was walking, for she was twelve years old; and they were amazed with a great amazement,

Verse ConceptsAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesAstonishmentThe Healed WalkingPeople Getting Up

When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were utterly amazed. "Where did this man get all these things?" they asked. "What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What great miracles are being done by his hands!

Verse ConceptsAbility, Of ChristSabbath, In NtSynagogueAmazement, Of Jesus ChristChrist's WisdomChrist TeachingOn The SabbathWhere From?Teaching Wisdom

And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

Verse ConceptsAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesCessationBoatsThings Stopping

Amazed beyond measure, they kept on saying, "He does everything well! He even makes deaf people hear and mute people talk!"

Verse ConceptsMiracles, Responses ToThe Deaf HearingDumbnessGod Doing GoodDumbJesus HealingThe Dumb Speakingoverwhelmed

And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.

Verse ConceptsGreetingsCrowds SeekingSpoken Greetings

And the disciples were amazed at his words. And Jesus again answering says to them, Children, how difficult it is that those who trust in riches should enter into the kingdom of God!

Verse ConceptsAffluenceChildren, Figurative SenseProsperityAmazement, Of Jesus ChristFalse ConfidenceRiches, Dangers OfEntering The KingdomThe Disciples ReactionsSaying RepeatedlyHard To Be Saved

The disciples were utterly amazed and asked one another, "Then who can be saved?"

Verse ConceptsAmazement, Of Jesus ChristNo One Available

And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,

Verse ConceptsDivine LeadingLonelinessFear, Of FutureChrist Going BeforePredicting The FutureTwelve Disciples

When the high priests and elders heard this, they began to look for a way to kill him, because they were afraid of him, since the whole crowd was amazed at his teaching.

Verse ConceptsScribesTeachers Of The LawMalice, Examples OfAmazement, Of Jesus ChristCrowds AmazedChrist TeachingChrist Would Be KilledFear Of ChristOpposition To Christ From Scribes

And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;

Verse ConceptsAgony, In HeartChrist Going With People

Pilate was amazed to hear that Jesus had already died, so he summoned the centurion to ask him if he was in fact dead.

Verse ConceptsAsking Particular QuestionsOthers SummoningThe Fact Of Christ's Deathsurprises

When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; they were amazed and alarmed.

Verse ConceptsVisionWhiteWhite And Bright ClothesRight SidesEntering TombsJesus TombWhite Cloths

And he saith to them, 'Be not amazed, ye seek Jesus the Nazarene, the crucified: he did rise -- he is not here; lo, the place where they laid him!

Verse ConceptsEasterLowering PeopleChrist Is Risen

And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.

Verse ConceptsConfusionTremblingFear, Of UnknownBewildermentJesus TombThose Who Did Not Tell

Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah, amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary.

Verse ConceptsPeople WaitingPeople Who Delayed

He asked for a writing tablet and wrote: HIS NAME IS JOHN. And they were all amazed.

Verse ConceptsLiteracyTabletsWritingGod Naming PeopleWriting On Objectsplagiarism

and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

His father and mother were amazed at what was being said about Him.

Verse ConceptsAmazing

And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

Verse ConceptsCriticism, against believersLove, And The WorldMothers, Responsibilities OfAnxiety, CauseWhy Does Jesus Do This?

They were all speaking well of Him and were amazed by the gracious words that came from His mouth, yet they said, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”

Verse ConceptsLipsGrace, And Jesus ChristKind WordsAmazement, Of Jesus ChristPraising Specific PeopleWho He Might Begraciousness

They were utterly amazed at what he taught, because his message was spoken with authority.

Verse ConceptsPower Of Christ, ShownAmazement, Of Jesus ChristAstonishmentChrist Teachingsurprisesdoctrine

And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

Verse ConceptsExorcismsevil, victory overDemons, Delivered FromPower, God's SavingAmazement, Of Jesus Christ

For he and all those with him were amazed at the catch of fish they took,

Verse ConceptsAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesAstonishmentCatch Of Fish

And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.

Verse ConceptsAmazingReverence, And God's NatureAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesTodayFear Of ChristSpecific Praising Of GodAwesurprises

Jesus heard this and was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following Him, He said, “I tell you, I have not found so great a faith even in Israel!”

Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristFaith, Growth InCommendationMission, Of Jesus ChristMarvellingAttitudes Of Faithsurprises

He said to them, “Where is your faith?”They were fearful and amazed, asking one another, “Who can this be? He commands even the winds and the waves, and they obey Him!”

Verse ConceptsConfusionFaith, Growth InLack Of FaithAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesNot Believing In JesusWho Is Jesus?The Sea Stilled

Her parents were amazed, but he ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.

Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesChrist Concealing Things

And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

Verse ConceptsAmazingGod, Majesty OfAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesGreatness Of DisciplesChrist Speaking To DisciplesPassiongreatness

When the Pharisee saw this, he was amazed that He did not first perform the ritual washing before dinner.

Verse ConceptsJudaismMarvellingCharacteristics Of PhariseesAblutionsurprisesJesus Eating

They were not able to catch Him in what He said in public, and being amazed at His answer, they became silent.

Verse ConceptsResponseSilenceTrapAmazement, Of Jesus ChristIndividuals Being SilentBeware Of Your SpeechUnable To Harm

Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. When he stooped to look in, he saw only the linen cloths. So he went home, amazed at what had happened.

Verse ConceptsLinenIndividuals RunningCrouchingJesus Tomb

But also some women among us amazed us. When they were at the tomb early in the morning,

Verse ConceptsAmazingJesus Tomb

and being amazed, and becoming affrighted, they were thinking themselves to see a spirit.

Verse ConceptsFear Of Christghosts

But while they still were amazed and unbelieving because of their joy, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”

Verse ConceptsAmazement, Of Jesus ChristRequesting FoodDoubting The ResurrectionRejoicing In God's Works

Do not be amazed that I told you that you must be born again.

Verse Conceptsrebirth

Just then His disciples arrived, and they were amazed that He was talking with a woman. Yet no one said, “What do You want?” or “Why are You talking with her?”

Verse ConceptsMarvellingSeeking For Concrete ThingsThe Disciples ReactionsIndividuals Being SilentWhy Does Jesus Do This?Woman's Placesurprises

Do not be amazed at this, because a time is coming when all who are in the graves will hear His voice

Verse ConceptsAmazingThe Future AgeDeath Approachingsurprises

Then the Jews were amazed and said, “How does He know the Scriptures, since He hasn’t been trained?”

Verse ConceptsLearningAmazement, Of Jesus ChristMarvellingPeople With KnowledgeEducationSchooltrainingsurprises

“I did one work, and you are all amazed,” Jesus answered.

Verse Conceptssurprises

So when this noise was heard, they came crowding together, and were amazed because everyone heard his own language spoken.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsGod, Impartiality OfLanguages ConfusedBewildermentPuzzlementAll LanguagesLanguage

And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?

Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy SpiritMarvellingGod Is Just

And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

Verse ConceptsAmazingConfusionPuzzlementMeaning

While he was holding on to Peter and John, all the people, greatly amazed, ran toward them in what is called Solomon’s Colonnade.

Verse ConceptsSolomon, Life OfPorchesClinging To PeopleGateways Of The TempleGroups Running

When Peter saw this, he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why are you amazed at this? Or why do you stare at us, as though we had made him walk by our own power or godliness?

Verse ConceptsPower Through GodPeter, The ApostleThe Healed WalkingLooking Intently At Peoplepietysurprises

When Moses saw it, he was amazed at the sight. As he was approaching to look at it, the voice of the Lord came:

Verse ConceptsAmazingGod's Voice

But there was a certain man, Simon by name, who beforetime in the city used sorcery, and amazed the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:

Verse ConceptsClaimsPride, Examples OfSelf ConfidenceSuperiorityBoastersGreat IndividualsSorcerymagic

and they were giving heed to him, because of his having for a long time amazed them with deeds of magic.

Verse Conceptsmagic

Even Simon believed, and after he was baptized he became devoted to Philip. He was amazed to see the signs and great miracles that were happening.

Verse ConceptsMiracles, Responses ToChristian BaptismOther MiraclesSigns And Wonders Of The GospelThose Who Had Faithpotential

But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

Verse ConceptsPrisonersKilling DisciplesCalling In Christ's NameIs It Really?Tying Up

Then the circumcised believers who had come with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the gentiles, too,

Verse ConceptsCircumcision, physicalGenerosity, God'sBelieversPrejudiceAstonishmentThe Gentiles ConversionThe Holy Spirit Described As God's Gift

Then the proconsul, seeing what had happened, believed, being amazed at the teaching of the Lord.

Verse ConceptsProconsulMiracles, Responses ToThose Who Believed In ChristConversion, examples of

"Look, you mockers! Be amazed and die! Since I am performing an action in your days, one that you would not believe even if someone told you!'"

Verse ConceptsPrejudiceScoffingDespisersScoffersDoubting GodWhat God Doesaccomplishmentmockers

Bible Theasaurus

Amazed (104 instances)
Astonied (12 instances)
Astonish (1 instance)
Astonished (106 instances)
Astounded (42 instances)
Baffle (1 instance)
Gravel (3 instances)
Perplex (1 instance)
Pose (1 instance)
Stick (65 instances)
Stunned (15 instances)
Stupefy (1 instance)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἐκθαμβέω 
Ekthambeo 
Usage: 4

אמציהוּ אמציה 
'Amatsyah 
Usage: 40

בּהל 
Bahal 
Usage: 38

חתת 
Chathath 
Usage: 48

שׁמם 
Shamem 
Usage: 89

תּמהּ 
Tamahh 
Usage: 9

ἐκπλήσσω 
Ekplesso 
be astonished , be amazed
Usage: 13

ἔκστασις 
Ekstasis 
Usage: 7

ἐξίστημι 
Existemi 
Usage: 17

θαμβέω 
Thambeo 
be amazed , be astonished
Usage: 4

θάμβος 
Thambos 
be amazed 9 , be astonished , wonder
Usage: 3

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