12 occurrences

'Perplexed' in the Bible

The posts went forth in haste by the king's commandment, and the decree was given out in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Shushan was perplexed.

Verse ConceptsConfusion, Examples OfPuzzlement

Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were perplexed.

Verse ConceptsTroubleFear, Of UnknownExpressions On FacesPuzzlementPeople Appalled

How do the beasts groan! the herds of cattle are perplexed, because they have no pasture; yea, the flocks of sheep are made desolate.

Verse ConceptsCattle

for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly.

Verse ConceptsPuzzlementSpecific Holy IndividualsFear Of Individuals

Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead;

Verse ConceptsTetrarchHearing About ChristPuzzlementRulers Of A Fourth

And it came to pass, while they were perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel:

Verse ConceptsLight, NaturalLightningWhite And Bright ClothesSparklingPuzzlementTwo Angels

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

Verse ConceptsAmazingConfusionPuzzlementMeaning

Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were much perplexed concerning them whereunto this would grow.

Verse ConceptsCaptainsChief priestsPuzzlement

Now while Peter was much perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood before the gate,

Verse ConceptsGatesComing To GatesAsking Particular QuestionsPuzzlementPeople Sending People

And I, being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things, asked whether he would go to Jerusalem and there be judged of these matters.

Verse ConceptsPuzzlementCourt Sessions

but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone; for I am perplexed about you.

Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingPuzzlementIn Men's PresenceBeing Different

Bible Theasaurus

Baffle (1 instance)
Complicate (1 instance)
Gravel (3 instances)
Perplex (1 instance)
Perplexed (18 instances)
Pose (1 instance)
Stick (65 instances)
Stupefy (1 instance)

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