"to wonder at, wonder greatly, Mk. 12:17*"
Definition and meaning
to wonder at, wonder greatly, Mk. 12:17*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐκθαυμάζω
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 ekthaumazo (G1569) across the King James Bible.
And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.
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Common questions
Strong's G1569 (ekthaumazo) is a Greek word that means: to wonder at, wonder greatly, Mk. 12:17* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word ekthaumazo (G1569) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1569 is ekthaumazo, a Greek word defined as: to wonder at, wonder greatly, Mk. 12:17*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
ekthaumazo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.