The meaning of “θαυμαστός”
Understanding thaumastós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
marvel(-lous). - wondered at, i.e. (by implication) wonderful
θαυμαστός
marvel(-lous). - wondered at, i.e. (by implication) wonderful
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:42 | “Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?” Word: θαυμαστός (thaumastós) | |
| Mark 12:11 | “This was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?” Word: θαυμαστός (thaumastós) | |
| John 9:30 | “The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.” Word: θαυμαστός (thaumastós) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:14 | “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.” Word: θαυμαστός (thaumastós) | |
| 1 Peter 2:9 | “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” Word: θαυμαστός (thaumastós) |