Berean Strong's Lexicon thaumastos: Wonderful, marvelous, astonishing Original Word: θαυμαστός 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 θαυμαστός is פָּלָא (pala, Strong's H6381), which also means "to be wonderful" or "to be extraordinary." Usage: The Greek adjective θαυμαστός (thaumastos) 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 and praiseworthy works of God, as well as the profound nature of His revelation and salvation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of wonder was often associated with the divine and the supernatural. The term θαυμαστός would have resonated with both Jewish and Gentile audiences as a descriptor of phenomena that transcended ordinary human experience. In the context of early Christianity, it underscored the miraculous nature of Jesus' ministry and the transformative power of the Gospel. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2298 thaumastós – marvelous, describing an awe-evoking sight (dramatic sense of wonder), moving the beholder to their deepest emotions. See 2296 (thaumázō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom thaumazó Definition wonderful NASB Translation amazing thing (1), marvelous (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2298: θαυμαστόςθαυμαστός, θαυμαστή, θαυμαστόν (θαυμάζω), in Greek writings from (Homer (h. Cer. etc.)), Herodotus, Pindar down; (interchanged in Greek writings with θαυμάσιος, cf. Lob. Path. Elem. 2:341); wonderful, marvellous; i. e., a. worthy of pious admiration, admirable, excellent: 1 Peter 2:9 (Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 36, 2 [ET]; for אַדִּיר, Psalm 8:2; Psalm 92:4 b. passing human comprehension: Matthew 21:42 and Mark 12:11, (from Psalm 117:22 ff ( c. causing amazement joined with terror: Revelation 15:1, 3, (so for נורָא, Exodus 15:11, etc.). d. marvellous i. e. extraordinary, striking, surprising: 2 Corinthians 11:14 R G (see θαῦμα, 1); John 9:30. From thaumazo; wondered at, i.e. (by implication) wonderful -- marvel(-lous). see GREEK thaumazo Englishman's Concordance Matthew 21:42 Adj-NFSGRK: καὶ ἔστιν θαυμαστὴ ἐν ὀφθαλμοῖς NAS: ABOUT FROM THE LORD, AND IT IS MARVELOUS IN OUR EYES'? KJV: and it is marvellous in our INT: and it is marvelous in [the] eyes Mark 12:11 Adj-NFS John 9:30 Adj-NNS 1 Peter 2:9 Adj-ANS Revelation 15:1 Adj-ANS Revelation 15:3 Adj-NNP Strong's Greek 2298 |
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