9 occurrences

'Perplexed' in the Bible

For Herod was afraid of John, [because he] knew him [to be] a righteous and holy man and protected him. And [when he] listened to him, he was greatly perplexed, and [yet] he listened to him gladly.

Verse ConceptsPuzzlementSpecific Holy IndividualsFear Of Individuals

But she was greatly perplexed at the statement, and was pondering what sort of greeting this might be.

Verse ConceptsTrouble, Causes OfPuzzlementSpoken Greetings

Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed, because it was said by some that John has been raised from the dead,

Verse ConceptsTetrarchHearing About ChristPuzzlementRulers Of A Fourth

And it happened that while they were perplexed about this, behold, two men in gleaming clothing stood near them.

Verse ConceptsLight, NaturalLightningWhite And Bright ClothesSparklingPuzzlementTwo Angels

And all were amazed and greatly perplexed, saying {to one another}, "{What can this mean?}"

Verse ConceptsAmazingConfusionPuzzlementMeaning

Now when both the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed concerning them, [as to] what this might be.

Verse ConceptsCaptainsChief priestsPuzzlement

Now while Peter was greatly perplexed within himself [as to] what the vision that he had seen might be, behold, the men who had been sent by Cornelius, having found the house of Simon by asking around, stood at the gate.

Verse ConceptsGatesComing To GatesAsking Particular QuestionsPuzzlementPeople Sending People

But I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone because 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)