Strong's Lexicon teras: Wonder, Marvel Original Word: τέρας Word Origin: Derived from a presumed derivative of the Greek word τρέω (treo), meaning "to dread" or "to be afraid." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "teras" is מוֹפֵת (mopheth), which also means "wonder" or "miracle." This term is used in the Old Testament to describe acts of God that demonstrate His power and authority, such as the plagues in Egypt (Exodus 7:3). Usage: In the New Testament, "teras" is often used in conjunction with "σημεῖον" (semeion), meaning "sign," to describe miraculous events that serve as divine attestations. These wonders are extraordinary occurrences that inspire awe and point to the power and presence of God. They are not merely for spectacle but serve a purpose in revealing God's glory and authenticating His messengers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, wonders and signs were often associated with divine or supernatural intervention. The Jewish tradition also held a strong belief in miracles as acts of God, evident in the Old Testament narratives. In the New Testament context, "teras" underscores the divine authority of Jesus and the apostles, distinguishing their message from other teachings and affirming the truth of the Gospel. HELPS Word-studies 5059 téras – a miraculous wonder, done to elicit a reaction from onlookers; an extraordinary event with its supernatural effect left on all witnessing it, i.e. a portent from heaven to earth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a wonder, marvel NASB Translation wonders (16). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5059: τέραςτέρας, genitive τερατος, pl. τέρατα (cf. κέρας, at the beginning), τό (apparently akin to the verb τερρέω; accordingly something so strange as to cause it to be 'watehed' or 'observed'; (others connect it with ἀστήρ, ἀστραπή, etc., hence, 'a sign in the heavens'; Vanicek, p. 1146; Curtius, § 205); see Fritzsche, Ep. ad Romans iii., p. 270), from Homer down, the Sept. for מופֵת, a prodigy, portent; miracle (A. V. wonder) performed by anyone; in the N. T. it is found only in the plural and joined with σημεῖα; for the passages see σημεῖον, p. 574{a}. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wonder. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen -- wonder. Forms and Transliterations ετέρφθην τέρας τερασι τέρασι τερασιν τέρασιν τερατα τέρατα τέρατά τερατοσκόποι τερατοσκόπος τερατων τεράτων τερέβινθον τερέβινθος τερεβίνθου τερέτρω τέρπεται τερπνόν τερπνότητα τερπνότητες τερπομένων τέρπου τερφθήσεται τερφθήτωσαν τέρψεις terasi térasi terasin térasin terata térata teraton teratōn teráton terátōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 24:24 N-ANPGRK: μεγάλα καὶ τέρατα ὥστε πλανῆσαι NAS: signs and wonders, so KJV: signs and wonders; insomuch that, if INT: great and wonders so as to mislead Mark 13:22 N-ANP John 4:48 N-ANP Acts 2:19 N-ANP Acts 2:22 N-DNP Acts 2:43 N-NNP Acts 4:30 N-NNP Acts 5:12 N-NNP Acts 6:8 N-ANP Acts 7:36 N-ANP Acts 14:3 N-ANP Acts 15:12 N-ANP Romans 15:19 N-GNP 2 Corinthians 12:12 N-DNP 2 Thessalonians 2:9 N-DNP Hebrews 2:4 N-DNP Strong's Greek 5059 |
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