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The meaning of παράδοξος

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Definition

strange. - contrary to expectation, i.e. extraordinary ("paradox")

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παράδοξος

Phoneticpar-ad'-ox-os
Transliterationparádoxos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

strange. - contrary to expectation, i.e. extraordinary ("paradox")

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 5:26

And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.

Word: παράδοξος (parádoxos)

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