"to disturb, disquiet, throw into confusion, Acts 16:20*"
Definition and meaning
to disturb, disquiet, throw into confusion, Acts 16:20*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐκταράσσω
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of ektarasso (G1613) across the King James Bible.
And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,
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Common questions
Strong's G1613 (ektarasso) is a Greek word that means: to disturb, disquiet, throw into confusion, Acts 16:20* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word ektarasso (G1613) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1613 is ektarasso, a Greek word defined as: to disturb, disquiet, throw into confusion, Acts 16:20*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
ektarasso is a Greek word found in the New Testament.