5059. teras
Lexicon
teras: Wonder, Marvel

Original Word: τέρας
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: teras
Pronunciation: TEH-ras
Phonetic Spelling: (ter'-as)
Definition: Wonder, Marvel
Meaning: a wonder, portent, marvel.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
wonder.

Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen -- wonder.

HELPS Word-studies

5059 téras – a miraculous wonder, done to elicit a reaction from onlookers; an extraordinary event with its supernatural effect left on all witnessing it, i.e. a portent from heaven to earth.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
a wonder, marvel
NASB Translation
wonders (16).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5059: τέρας

τέρας, genitive τερατος, pl. τέρατα (cf. κέρας, at the beginning), τό (apparently akin to the verb τερρέω; accordingly something so strange as to cause it to be 'watehed' or 'observed'; (others connect it with ἀστήρ, ἀστραπή, etc., hence, 'a sign in the heavens'; Vanicek, p. 1146; Curtius, § 205); see Fritzsche, Ep. ad Romans iii., p. 270), from Homer down, the Sept. for מופֵת, a prodigy, portent; miracle (A. V. wonder) performed by anyone; in the N. T. it is found only in the plural and joined with σημεῖα; for the passages see σημεῖον, p. 574{a}.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: The word τέρας is of uncertain affinity, though it is often associated with the idea of something that causes wonder or amazement.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of τέρας in the Greek New Testament corresponds to several Hebrew terms in the Old Testament, such as מוֹפֵת (mopheth, Strong's Hebrew 4159), which is often translated as "wonder" or "miracle." This term is used in the context of signs and wonders performed by God, particularly in the narratives of the Exodus and the prophetic literature, where they serve as demonstrations of God's power and as calls to faith and obedience.

Usage: The term τέρας is used in the New Testament to describe miraculous signs or wonders, often in conjunction with the word σημεῖον (sēmeion), meaning "sign." These wonders are typically acts that demonstrate divine power and authority, serving as evidence of God's intervention or the authenticity of His messengers.

Context: The Greek word τέρας appears in the New Testament to describe extraordinary events that signify divine intervention. It is often used in conjunction with σημεῖον, emphasizing the miraculous nature of the event as well as its purpose as a sign pointing to a deeper spiritual truth. In the Berean Standard Bible, τέρας is frequently translated as "wonder" or "miracle."

In the Gospels and Acts, τέρας is used to describe the miraculous works performed by Jesus and the apostles. For example, in Acts 2:22, Peter speaks of "Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs." Here, τέρας underscores the divine validation of Jesus' ministry. Similarly, in Acts 4:30, the early church prays for boldness to speak God's word while He stretches out His hand to heal, and "signs and wonders" are performed through the name of Jesus.

The use of τέρας in the New Testament serves to highlight the power and authority of God, as well as the authenticity of His messengers. These wonders are not mere spectacles but are intended to lead observers to faith and understanding of God's kingdom. They serve as a testament to the truth of the Gospel and the reality of God's active presence in the world.

Forms and Transliterations
ετέρφθην τέρας τερασι τέρασι τερασιν τέρασιν τερατα τέρατα τέρατά τερατοσκόποι τερατοσκόπος τερατων τεράτων τερέβινθον τερέβινθος τερεβίνθου τερέτρω τέρπεται τερπνόν τερπνότητα τερπνότητες τερπομένων τέρπου τερφθήσεται τερφθήτωσαν τέρψεις terasi térasi terasin térasin terata térata teraton teratōn teráton terátōn
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 24:24 N-ANP
GRK: μεγάλα καὶ τέρατα ὥστε πλανῆσαι
NAS: signs and wonders, so
KJV: signs and wonders; insomuch that, if
INT: great and wonders so as to mislead

Mark 13:22 N-ANP
GRK: σημεῖα καὶ τέρατα πρὸς τὸ
NAS: signs and wonders, in order
KJV: signs and wonders, to seduce,
INT: signs and wonders to

John 4:48 N-ANP
GRK: σημεῖα καὶ τέρατα ἴδητε οὐ
NAS: signs and wonders, you [simply] will not believe.
KJV: signs and wonders, ye will not
INT: signs and wonders you see no

Acts 2:19 N-ANP
GRK: Καὶ δώσω τέρατα ἐν τῷ
NAS: AND I WILL GRANT WONDERS IN THE SKY
KJV: And I will shew wonders in heaven
INT: and I will show wonders in

Acts 2:22 N-DNP
GRK: δυνάμεσι καὶ τέρασι καὶ σημείοις
NAS: with miracles and wonders and signs
KJV: by miracles and wonders and signs,
INT: by miracles and wonders and signs

Acts 2:43 N-NNP
GRK: πολλὰ τε τέρατα καὶ σημεῖα
NAS: and many wonders and signs
KJV: and many wonders and signs
INT: many and with wonders and signs

Acts 4:30 N-NNP
GRK: σημεῖα καὶ τέρατα γίνεσθαι διὰ
NAS: and signs and wonders take place
KJV: that signs and wonders may be done by
INT: signs and wonders take place through

Acts 5:12 N-NNP
GRK: σημεῖα καὶ τέρατα πολλὰ ἐν
NAS: signs and wonders were taking place
KJV: signs and wonders wrought among
INT: signs and wonders many among

Acts 6:8 N-ANP
GRK: δυνάμεως ἐποίει τέρατα καὶ σημεῖα
NAS: great wonders and signs
KJV: did great wonders and miracles
INT: power did wonders and signs

Acts 7:36 N-ANP
GRK: αὐτοὺς ποιήσας τέρατα καὶ σημεῖα
NAS: them out, performing wonders and signs
KJV: after that he had shewed wonders and
INT: them having done wonders and signs

Acts 14:3 N-ANP
GRK: σημεῖα καὶ τέρατα γίνεσθαι διὰ
NAS: that signs and wonders be done
KJV: signs and wonders to be done by
INT: signs and wonders to be done through

Acts 15:12 N-ANP
GRK: σημεῖα καὶ τέρατα ἐν τοῖς
NAS: what signs and wonders God had done
KJV: miracles and wonders God had wrought
INT: signs and wonders among the

Romans 15:19 N-GNP
GRK: σημείων καὶ τεράτων ἐν δυνάμει
NAS: of signs and wonders, in the power
KJV: signs and wonders, by the power
INT: of signs and wonders in [the] power

2 Corinthians 12:12 N-DNP
GRK: τε καὶ τέρασιν καὶ δυνάμεσιν
NAS: by signs and wonders and miracles.
KJV: signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.
INT: also and wonders and miracles

2 Thessalonians 2:9 N-DNP
GRK: σημείοις καὶ τέρασιν ψεύδους
NAS: and signs and FALSE wonders,
KJV: and lying wonders,
INT: signs and wonders of falsehood

Hebrews 2:4 N-DNP
GRK: τε καὶ τέρασιν καὶ ποικίλαις
NAS: by signs and wonders and by various
KJV: and wonders, and
INT: both and wonders and various

Strong's Greek 5059
16 Occurrences


τέρασι — 1 Occ.
τέρασιν — 3 Occ.
τέρατα — 11 Occ.
τεράτων — 1 Occ.















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