18 occurrences in 11 translations

'Perplexed' in the Bible

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

Confusion, Examples OfPuzzlement

Therefore I am filled with anguish.Pain grips me, like the pain of a woman in labor.I am too perplexed to hear,too dismayed to see.

Agony, Of BodyBodyPunishment, Nature OfLabour Pains

then the king Belshazzar is greatly troubled, and his countenance is changing in him, and his great men are perplexed.

TroubleFear, 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.

Cattle

For while princes are perplexed, And with their drink are drunken, They have been consumed as stubble fully dried.

drunkards

for Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; but he used to enjoy listening to him.

PuzzlementSpecific Holy IndividualsFear Of Individuals

The disciples were amazed and bewildered by His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how difficult it is [for those who place their hope and confidence in riches] to enter the kingdom of God!

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

Now they were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were perplexed [at what Jesus had said], and those who were following were alarmed and afraid. And again He took the twelve [disciples] aside and began telling them what was going to happen to Him,

Divine LeadingLonelinessFear, Of FutureChrist Going BeforePredicting The FutureTwelve Disciples

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

Trouble, Causes OfPuzzlementSpoken Greetings

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

TetrarchHearing About ChristPuzzlementRulers Of A Fourth

And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

Light, NaturalLightningWhite And Bright ClothesSparklingPuzzlementTwo Angels

The disciples began to look at one another, worried and perplexed to know which of them he was talking about.

CommunicationLooking Intently At PeopleUncertain Thingsuncertainty

They were all astounded and perplexed, saying to one another, “What could this be?”

AmazingConfusionPuzzlementMeaning

Now when the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them as to what would come of this.

CaptainsChief priestsPuzzlement

While Peter was deeply perplexed about what the vision he had seen might mean, the men who had been sent by Cornelius, having asked directions to Simon’s house, stood at the gate.

GatesComing 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.

PuzzlementCourt Sessions

and I should wish to be present with you now, and change my voice, for I am perplexed as to you.

Affection, 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)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
διαπορέω 
Diaporeo 
doubt , be perplexed , be much perplexed , be in doubt
Usage: 5

בּוּך 
Buwk 
Usage: 3

מבוּכה 
M@buwkah 
Usage: 2

ἀπορέω 
Aporeo 
Usage: 4

ἀπορία 
Aporia 
Usage: 0

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