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G1280 · Greek · New Testament
διαπορέω
Diaporeo
Verb
Be Perplexed / At a Loss / Greatly Puzzled

Definition

The Greek verb diaporeo means to be thoroughly perplexed, at a complete loss, or greatly puzzled. The dia intensifies the perplexity — this is not mild confusion but deep bewilderment about how to proceed.

Usage & Theological Significance

Herod Antipas was diaporeo about Jesus (Luke 9:7) — his guilty conscience and the reports of miracles left him unable to make sense of who Jesus was. The disciples similarly were diaporeo about what the resurrection meant (Acts 10:17). Divine reality regularly produces this kind of perplexity in those who encounter it. It is not a failure of faith but often a necessary first step toward genuine understanding.

Key Bible Verses

Luke 9:7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was going on. And he was perplexed because some were saying that John had been raised from the dead.
Acts 2:12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, 'What does this mean?'
Acts 10:17 While Peter was wondering about the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found out where Simon's house was and stopped at the gate.
Luke 24:4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them.
John 13:22 His disciples stared at one another, at a loss to know which of them he meant.

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