The meaning of “θαυμάζω”
Understanding thaumázō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
admire, have in admiration, marvel, wonder. - to wonder - by implication, to admire
θαυμάζω
admire, have in admiration, marvel, wonder. - to wonder - by implication, to admire
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:31 | “Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.” Word: θαυμάζω (thaumázō) | |
| Luke 9:43 | “And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,” Word: θαυμάζω (thaumázō) | |
| Acts 4:13 | “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.” Word: θαυμάζω (thaumázō) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 1:10 | “When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.” Word: θαυμάζω (thaumázō) | |
| Jude 1:16 | “These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.” Word: θαυμάζω (thaumázō) |