KJV Dictionary Definition: perplex

perplex

PERPLEX', v.t. L. perplexus, perplexor; per and plector, to twist; L. plico, to fold.

1. To make intricate; to involve; to entangle; to make complicated and difficult to be understood or unraveled.

What was thought obscure,perplexed and too hard for our weak parts, will lie open to the understanding in a fair view.

2. To embarrass; to puzzle; to distract; to tease with suspense, anxiety or ambiguity.

We can distinguish no general truths, or at least shall be apt to perplex the mind.

We are perplexed, but not in despair. 2 Cor. 4.

3. To plague; to vex.

PERPLEX', a. Intricate; difficult. Not used.

perplexed

PERPLEX'ED, pp. Made intricate; embarrassed; puzzled.

Definitions from Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language, 1828.

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