13 occurrences in 11 translations

'Perplexed' in the Bible

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.

Verse ConceptsPuzzlementSpecific 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!

Verse ConceptsAffluenceChildren, 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,

Verse ConceptsDivine 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.

Verse ConceptsTrouble, 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;

Verse ConceptsTetrarchHearing 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:

Verse ConceptsLight, 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.

Verse ConceptsCommunicationLooking Intently At PeopleUncertain Thingsuncertainty

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

Verse ConceptsAmazingConfusionPuzzlementMeaning

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.

Verse ConceptsCaptainsChief 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.

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

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

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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