Strong's Lexicon thauma: Wonder, Marvel Original Word: θαῦμα 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 wonder or marvel is מוֹפֵת (mopheth), Strong's Hebrew #4159, which refers to a sign or miracle that demonstrates God's power. Usage: In the New Testament, "thauma" is used to describe something that causes amazement or astonishment. It often refers to miraculous events or phenomena that elicit a sense of wonder due to their extraordinary nature. The term underscores the divine power and authority behind such occurrences, prompting observers to marvel at God's work. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, wonders and marvels were often associated with the divine or supernatural. People of that era were accustomed to attributing unexplainable events to the actions of gods or divine beings. In the context of the New Testament, "thauma" reflects the Jewish understanding of miracles as signs of God's intervention in the world, affirming His sovereignty and power. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2295 thaúma – a wonder, evoking "emotional" astonishment (gaping) at the marvel, i.e. performed to powerfully strike the viewer personally (uniquely, individually). See 2296 (thaumázō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originakin to theaomai Definition a wonder NASB Translation greatly* (1), wonder (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2295: θαῦμαθαῦμα, θαυματός, τό (ΘΑΟΜΑΙ (to wonder at), to gaze at, cf. Alexander Buttmann (1873) Gram. § 114 under the word; Ausf. Spr. ii., p. 196; Curtius, § 308); 1. a wonderful thing, a marvel: 2 Corinthians 11:14 L T Tr WH. 2. wonder: θαυμάζειν θαῦμα μέγα (cf. Winers Grammar, § 32, 2; (Buttmann, § 131, 5)), to wonder (with great wonder i. e.) exceedingly, Revelation 17:6. (In both senses in Greek writings from Homer down; the Sept. Job 17:8; Job 18:20.) Apparently from a form of theaomai; wonder (properly concrete; but by implication, abstract) -- admiration. see GREEK theaomai Englishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 11:14 N-NNSGRK: καὶ οὐ θαῦμα αὐτὸς γὰρ NAS: No wonder, for even Satan INT: And no wonder himself indeed Revelation 17:6 N-ANS |
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