GreekG5059Noun (Neuter)

τέρας

teras

16Occurrences
G5059Strong's #
Noun (Neuter)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

a prodigy or omen

of uncertain affinity;

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
a wonder, marvel: in NT always pl., κ. σημεῖα, (see: σημεῖον)
LXX: chiefly for מוֹפֵת

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Neuter)

Morphology Code

G:N-N

Full Description

Greek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

τέρας appears 16 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Acts
9
2 Corinthians
1
2 Thessalonians
1
Hebrews
1
John
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

2 Corinthians 12:12BSB

The true marks of an apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.

Acts 15:12BSB

The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.

Acts 2:43BSB

A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.

Acts 6:8BSB

Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.

John 4:48BSB

Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.”

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