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Strong's Lexicon paradoxos: Unexpected, strange, wonderful Original Word: παράδοξος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: paradoxos Pronunciation: pah-RAH-dok-sos Phonetic Spelling: (par-ad'-ox-os) Definition: unexpected, strange, wonderful, astonishing. Meaning: Contrary to expectation, unexpected, strange, or unusual. Word Origin: From παρά (para, "beside, beyond") and δόξα (doxa, "opinion, glory") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for παράδοξος, the concept of something being unexpected or astonishing can be found in several Hebrew words used in the Old Testament. Some related Hebrew terms include: - פלא (pala, Strong's H6381): To be marvelous, wonderful, or extraordinary. - נפלאות (niflaot, Strong's H6382): Wonders, miracles, or extraordinary deeds. These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of events or actions that are beyond human comprehension and evoke a sense of wonder or amazement, paralleling the Greek concept of παράδοξος. Usage: The term παράδοξος is used to describe something that is beyond what is considered normal or expected, often carrying a sense of surprise or wonder due to its unusual nature. Context: The Greek word παράδοξος (parádoxos) is a compound word formed from παρά, meaning "beside" or "beyond," and δόξα, meaning "opinion" or "glory." This term is used to describe events, teachings, or phenomena that are unexpected or contrary to common belief or understanding. In the context of the New Testament, παράδοξος can be applied to the miraculous works of Jesus and the apostles, which often defied natural explanation and challenged the prevailing expectations of the people. The use of παράδοξος in the New Testament highlights the extraordinary nature of God's intervention in the world through Christ. The miracles performed by Jesus, such as healing the sick, raising the dead, and controlling nature, were considered παράδοξος because they surpassed human understanding and demonstrated divine power. These acts served to authenticate Jesus' divine authority and mission, drawing people to faith and challenging them to reconsider their preconceived notions about God and His kingdom. In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of παράδοξος is reflected in passages that describe the awe and wonder experienced by those who witnessed Jesus' miracles. For example, in Luke 5:26, after Jesus heals a paralyzed man, the crowd is described as being filled with awe and saying, "We have seen remarkable things today." This reaction underscores the unexpected and astonishing nature of Jesus' works, which were beyond the ordinary experiences of the people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from para and doxa Definition contrary to opinion or expectation NASB Translation remarkable things (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3861: παράδοξος παράδοξος, παράδοξον (παρά contrary to (see παρά, IV. 2), and δόξα opinion; hence, equivalent to ὁ παρά τήν δόξαν ὤν), unexpected, uncommon, incredible, wonderful: neuter plural Luke 5:26 (A. V. strange things, cf. Trench, § 91 at the end). (Judith 13:13; Wis. 5:2 etc.; Sir. 43:25; 2 Macc. 9:24; 4 Macc. 2:14; Xenophon, Plato, Polybius, Aelian v. h. 4, 25; Lucian, dial. deor. 20, 7; 9, 2; Josephus, contra Apion 1, 10, 2; Herodian, 1, 1, 5 ((4 Bekker)).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strange. From para and doxa (in the sense of seeming); contrary to expectation, i.e. Extraordinary ("paradox") -- strange. see GREEK para see GREEK doxa Forms and Transliterations παραδοξα παράδοξα paradoxa parádoxa Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 5:26 Adj-ANP GRK: ὅτι εἴδομεν παράδοξα σήμερον NAS: We have seen remarkable things today. KJV: We have seen strange things to day. INT: We have seen remarkable things today Strong's Greek 3861 1 Occurrence παράδοξα — 1 Occ.