"wondrous, glorious, 1 Pet. 2:9; Rev. 15:1; marvellous, strange, uncommon, Mt. 21:42; Mk. 12:11; Jn. 9:30; Rev. 15:3*"
Definition and meaning
wondrous, glorious, 1 Pet. 2:9; Rev. 15:1; marvellous, strange, uncommon, Mt. 21:42; Mk. 12:11; Jn. 9:30; Rev. 15:3*
In the original Greek the word is written: θαυμαστός
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of thaumastos (G2298) across the King James Bible.
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?
This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
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.
And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
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:
And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.
And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.
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Common questions
Strong's G2298 (thaumastos) is a Greek word that means: wondrous, glorious, 1 Pet. 2:9; Rev. 15:1; marvellous, strange, uncommon, Mt. 21:42; Mk. 12:11; Jn. 9:30; Rev. 15:3* It appears 7 times in the King James Bible.
The word thaumastos (G2298) appears 7 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2298 is thaumastos, a Greek word defined as: wondrous, glorious, 1 Pet. 2:9; Rev. 15:1; marvellous, strange, uncommon, Mt. 21:42; Mk. 12:11; Jn. 9:30; Rev. 15:3*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
thaumastos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.