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The term "unusually" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of unusual events, actions, or characteristics is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. These instances often highlight the extraordinary nature of God's work and the distinctiveness of His people.

Unusual Events and Miracles

The Bible is replete with accounts of unusual events that demonstrate God's power and sovereignty. One of the most notable examples is the parting of the Red Sea, where God miraculously allowed the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army (Exodus 14:21-22). This event is described as an extraordinary act of divine intervention, showcasing God's ability to control nature for the deliverance of His people.

Another example is the sun standing still during the battle of Gibeon, as recorded in Joshua 10:12-14. This unusual event allowed the Israelites to achieve victory over their enemies, emphasizing God's direct involvement in the affairs of His chosen nation.

Unusual Characteristics and Actions

The Bible also highlights individuals with unusual characteristics or who perform unusual actions as part of God's plan. Samson, for instance, was endowed with extraordinary strength, which he used to deliver Israel from the Philistines (Judges 13-16). His strength was a direct result of his Nazirite vow and the Spirit of the Lord coming upon him, marking him as set apart for God's purposes.

In the New Testament, John the Baptist is described as having an unusual lifestyle, living in the wilderness, wearing camel's hair, and eating locusts and wild honey (Matthew 3:4). His unique way of life and powerful message of repentance prepared the way for the coming of Jesus Christ, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah.

Unusual Teachings and Parables

Jesus Christ often used unusual teachings and parables to convey profound spiritual truths. His parables, such as the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) and the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), challenged conventional thinking and revealed the nature of God's kingdom. These accounts were unusual in their cultural context, as they often subverted societal norms and expectations to illustrate God's grace, mercy, and love.

Unusual Manifestations of the Holy Spirit

The early church experienced unusual manifestations of the Holy Spirit, as seen in the events of Pentecost. Acts 2:1-4 describes how the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, enabling them to speak in various tongues. This unusual occurrence signified the birth of the church and the spread of the Gospel to all nations.

Additionally, the apostle Paul encountered unusual miracles during his ministry. Acts 19:11-12 notes that God performed extraordinary miracles through Paul, such that even handkerchiefs and aprons that touched him were used to heal the sick and cast out evil spirits. These events underscored the power of God working through His servants to authenticate the message of the Gospel.

Conclusion

While the term "unusually" may not appear explicitly in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout the narrative of Scripture. Unusual events, characteristics, teachings, and manifestations serve to highlight the extraordinary nature of God's work and His interaction with humanity. These instances remind believers of the uniqueness of God's plan and the distinctiveness of His people in fulfilling His purposes.
Greek
3169. megaloprepes -- befitting a great one
... and 4241 , "make becoming, appropriate") -- properly, ("") what is magnificent and
splendid (full of majesty); "sublime" (Thayer); "unusually attractive and ...
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Arise, and Go into the City
... A sister relates that he was unusually venturesome, and sometimes horrified timid
ladies in the parish by walking on stilts on open rafters, and by frequenting ...
/.../herrick/frank h nelson of cincinnati/arise and go into the.htm

Robbie Goodman's Prayer
... always walk together going and coming from school, and I have noticed that he has
never worn any overcoat this winter, but you know its been unusually warm and ...
/.../touching incidents and remarkable answers to prayer/robbie goodmans prayer.htm

"Love and I" --A Mystery
... This is true of any sentence of this matchless prayer; but for me the work of
exposition becomes unusually heavy, because my text is the close and climax of ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 28 1882/love and ia mystery.htm

The Parable of the Lost Sheep
... The argument had in it not only the point of peculiar adaptation, but a force at
the back of it unusually powerful for driving it home upon every honest mind. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 30 1884/the parable of the lost.htm

Happiness and goodness, according to canting moralists, stand in ...
... among friends and enemies; we may be so built as to feel a sneer or an aspersion
with unusual keenness, and so circumstanced as to be unusually exposed to them ...
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Argument. --When the Saints were Apprehended, St. Perpetua ...
... O terrible day! O the fierce heat of the shock of the soldiery, because of the crowds!
I was very unusually distressed by my anxiety for my infant. ...
/.../chapter i argument when the saints were.htm

Spurgeon -- Songs in the Night
... attracted vast audiences. His voice was unusually powerful, clear and melodious,
and he used it with consummate skill. In the preparation ...
/.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 8/spurgeon songs in the.htm

The Blessing Secured
... always the case. I was recently in Niagara Falls. I noticed, and I was
told, that the water was unusually low. Suppose the river ...
/.../murray/the deeper christian life/v the blessing secured.htm

From his Entrance on the Ministry in 1815, to his Commission to ...
... Soon after I took my seat, my mind became unusually calm, and the presence of the
Most High seemed so to abound in my heart and spread over the meeting, that ...
/.../chapter ii from his entrance.htm

New York to California
... them, and fight them out with one object in view to die or to win, I left New York
right after Christmas of 1903, in the midst of an unusually severe winter ...
/.../conversion of a high priest into a christian worker/chapter vii new york to.htm

Thesaurus
Unusually (1 Occurrence)
...Unusually (1 Occurrence). Acts 10:10 He had become unusually hungry and wished for
food; but, while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance. (WEY). ...
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Heifer (22 Occurrences)
... This was particularly light work, coupled with unusually abundant food (Deuteronomy
25:4), so that the threshing heifer served especially well for a picture of ...
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Vine (76 Occurrences)
... The Hebrew is supposed to indicate dark grapes and, according to rabbinical tradition,
they were unusually sweet and almost, if not quite, stoneless. ...
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Kite (3 Occurrences)
... It takes moles, mice, young game birds, snakes and frogs, as well as carrion for
food. Its head and facial expression are unusually eagle-like. ...
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Unusual (4 Occurrences)

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Unutterable (3 Occurrences)

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Wished (31 Occurrences)
... Acts 10:10 He had become unusually hungry and wished for food; but, while
they were preparing it, he fell into a trance. (WEY YLT). ...
/w/wished.htm - 15k

Flies (16 Occurrences)
... Owing to deficiencies in public and private hygiene, and also for other reasons,
house flies and others are unusually abundant in Palestine and Egypt and are ...
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Rare (8 Occurrences)
... 4. (superl.) of an uncommon nature; unusually excellent; valuable to a degree
seldom found. 5. (superl.) Thinly scattered; dispersed. ...
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Ephesus (20 Occurrences)
... at the base of two hills, Prion and Coressus, commanding a beautiful view; its climate
was exceptionally fine, and the soil of the valley was unusually fertile ...
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