Strong's Lexicon thaumasios: Wonderful, marvelous Original Word: θαυμάσιος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb θαυμάζω (thaumazō), meaning "to wonder" or "to marvel." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of "wonderful" or "marvelous" is פָּלָא (pala, Strong's H6381), which is used in passages like Isaiah 9:6, where the Messiah is called "Wonderful Counselor." Usage: The Greek adjective θαυμάσιος (thaumasios) is used to describe something that is extraordinary, awe-inspiring, or worthy of admiration. It conveys a sense of wonder and amazement, often in the context of divine actions or attributes. In the New Testament, it is used to highlight the miraculous or the extraordinary nature of God's works. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of wonder was often associated with the divine or the supernatural. The term θαυμάσιος would have been understood as describing phenomena or actions that surpassed human understanding and pointed to a higher power. In the context of the early Christian church, this term would have been used to emphasize the miraculous works of Jesus and the apostles, as well as the awe-inspiring nature of God's intervention in the world. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2297 thaumásios (an adjective) – wonderful, moving a person within (personally) at the sight (which can include the selfish reaction of becoming indignant) (only used in Mt 21;15). See 2296 (thaumázō). [2297 /thaumásios is used in the plural (substantively) in Mt 21:15.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadjective from thauma Definition wonderful NASB Translation wonderful things (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2297: θαυμάσιοςθαυμάσιος, θαυμάσια, θαυμάσιον, rarely of two terminations (θαῦμα) (from Hesiod, Homer (h. Merc. 443) down), wonderful, marvellous; neuter plural θαυμάσια (the Sept. often for נִפְלָאות, also for פֶּלֶא), wonderful deeds, wonders: Matthew 21:15. (Cf. Trench, § xci.; better, Schmidt, chapter 168, 6.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wonderful thing, remarkable, admirableFrom thauma; wondrous, i.e. (neuter as noun) a miracle -- wonderful thing. see GREEK thauma Forms and Transliterations θαυμασια θαυμασία θαυμάσια θαυμάσιά θαυμασίοις θαυμασίων thaumasia thaumásiaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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