The term "extraordinary" refers to something that is beyond the usual, remarkable, or exceptional. In the context of the Bible, extraordinary events, people, and acts are often seen as manifestations of God's power and purpose. These occurrences serve to reveal His glory, demonstrate His sovereignty, and fulfill His divine plan.

Extraordinary Events

Throughout the Scriptures, God performs extraordinary acts that defy natural explanation. One of the most notable is the parting of the Red Sea, where God delivered the Israelites from the pursuing Egyptian army. In Exodus 14:21-22 , it is written, "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left."

Another extraordinary event is the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is central to the Christian faith. In Matthew 28:5-6 , the angel at the tomb tells the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He lay."

Extraordinary People

The Bible also highlights individuals who were called to extraordinary purposes. Moses, for example, was chosen to lead the Israelites out of Egypt despite his initial reluctance and self-doubt. In Exodus 3:10-12 , God says to Moses, "So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt." Moses' life is marked by extraordinary encounters with God, including the burning bush and receiving the Ten Commandments.

Another extraordinary figure is the Apostle Paul, whose transformation from a persecutor of Christians to a devoted apostle is a testament to God's transformative power. In Acts 9:15 , the Lord says of Paul, "Go! This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel."

Extraordinary Acts

The Bible records numerous extraordinary acts performed by individuals through the power of God. Elijah, for instance, called down fire from heaven to consume a sacrifice, demonstrating God's supremacy over the prophets of Baal. In 1 Kings 18:38 , it states, "Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the burnt offering, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water that was in the trench."

In the New Testament, the apostles performed extraordinary miracles as a testament to the truth of the Gospel. Acts 19:11-12 notes, "God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them."

Extraordinary Faith

The Bible also commends extraordinary faith, which often leads to miraculous outcomes. The faith of the centurion in Matthew 8:10 is praised by Jesus: "When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, 'Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.'"

Similarly, the faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3 is extraordinary. They refused to bow to Nebuchadnezzar's image, trusting God to deliver them from the fiery furnace. Daniel 3:17-18 records their declaration, "If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and He will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if He does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up."

In summary, the Bible is replete with examples of the extraordinary, whether through divine intervention, the lives of chosen individuals, miraculous acts, or profound faith. These instances serve to highlight the power and majesty of God, encouraging believers to trust in His extraordinary ability to work in and through their lives.1. (a.) Beyond the common method; unusual, irregular; as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies.

2. (a.) Exceeding the common degree, measure. or condition; hence, remarkable; uncommon; rare; wonderful; as, extraordinary talents or grandeur.

3. (a.) Employed or sent upon an unusual or special service; as, an ambassador extraordinary.

4. (n.) That which is extraordinary; -- used especially in the plural; as, extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to prevent success.

5177. tugchano -- to hit, hit upon, meet, happen
... root tuch- Definition to hit, hit upon, meet, happen NASB Word Usage attain (1),
attained (1), extraordinary (2), obtain (2), obtained (2), perhaps (3 ...
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5059. teras -- a wonder, marvel
... 5059 -- a miraculous , done to elicit; an extraordinary event with its supernatural
left on all witnessing it, ie a from heaven to earth. Word Origin a prim. ...
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3861. paradoxos -- contrary to opinion or expectation
... strange. From para and doxa (in the sense of seeming); contrary to expectation,
ie Extraordinary ("paradox") -- strange. see GREEK para. see GREEK doxa. ...
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6381. pala -- to be surpassing or extraordinary
... 6380, 6381. pala. 6382 . to be surpassing or extraordinary. Transliteration:
pala Phonetic Spelling: (paw-law') Short Definition: wonders. ...
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3493. yattir -- preeminent, surpassing
... 3492, 3493. yattir. 3494 . preeminent, surpassing. Transliteration: yattir
Phonetic Spelling: (yat-teer') Short Definition: extraordinary. ...
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5237. nokri -- foreign, alien
... Origin from the same as neker Definition foreign, alien NASB Word Usage adulteress
(2), adulterous woman (2), alien (2), aliens (1), extraordinary (1), foreign ...
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Extraordinary Trances
... Chapter 11. "I do Indeed Live by Preaching"; Wesley's Advice to Travelers;
Wesley and the French Prisoners Extraordinary Trances. ...
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Extraordinary Coincidence
... Chapter 10. Retirement in Paddington; Wesley Slandered; Premonitions; A Dream
Extraordinary Coincidence. Saturday, 13."I preached once more at St. ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/extraordinary coincidence.htm

"A Very Extraordinary Genius"
... Chapter 17. Wesley Arrested; A Terrible Ride; A Methodist Isaac Newton;
Wesley and the American War "A Very Extraordinary Genius". ...
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The Extraordinary Teachers of the Apostolic Church; and Its ...
... CHAPTER II. THE EXTRAORDINARY TEACHERS OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH; AND ITS
ORDINARY OFFICE-BEARERS, THEIR APPOINTMENT, AND ORDINATION. ...
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Hail of Extraordinary Size; and Earthquakes in Bithynia and the ...
... Book IV. Chapter XI."Hail of Extraordinary Size; and Earthquakes in Bithynia
and the Hellespont. On the 2d of June of the following ...
/.../chapter xi hail of extraordinary size.htm

Revolt and Extraordinary Death of Procopius. Eleusius, Bishop of ...
... Book VI. Chapter VIII."Revolt and Extraordinary Death of Procopius. Eleusius, Bishop
of Cyzicus, and Eunomius, the Heretic. Eunomius succeeds Eleusius. ...
/.../chapter viii revolt and extraordinary death.htm

Synopsis. --Biblical Miracles the Effluence of Extraordinary Lives ...
... V SYNOPSIS."Biblical miracles the effluence of extraordinary lives."Life the world's
magician and miracle worker; its miracles now termed prodigies ...
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Of the Union of Our Will with God's in the Inspirations which are ...
... OF THE UNION OF OUR WILL WITH GOD'S IN THE INSPIRATIONS WHICH ARE GIVEN FOR THE
EXTRAORDINARY PRACTICE OF VIRTUES; AND OF PERSEVERANCE IN ONE'S VOCATION, THE ...
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Our Lord Jesus Christ Having Wrought in Jud??a Many and Great and ...
... Part I."The Acts of Pilate. Second Greek Form. Chapter 1. Our Lord Jesus Christ
having wrought in Jud??a many and great and extraordinary miracles? ...
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"I Will, However, Still Further Give You an Account of Two ...
... Dialogues of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter XX. "I will, however, still further
give you an account of two extraordinary marvels.? ...
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Extraordinary (11 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Beyond the common method; unusual, irregular;
as, extraordinary evils; extraordinary remedies. ...
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Giant (8 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A man of extraordinary bulk and stature. 2. (n.)
A person of extraordinary strength or powers, bodily or intellectual. ...
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Magical (1 Occurrence)
... requiring more than human power; imposing or startling in performance; producing
effects which seem supernatural or very extraordinary; having extraordinary...
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Monstrous (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (a.) Extraordinary in a way to excite wonder, dislike, apprehension, etc.; --
said of size, appearance, color, sound, etc.; as, a monstrous height; a ...
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Mighty (514 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Possessing might; having great power or authority.
2. (n.) Accomplished by might; hence, extraordinary; wonderful. ...
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Shiloah (1 Occurrence)
... This extraordinary winding aqueduct along which the waters of the "Virgin's Fount"
still flow is described in JERUSALEM, VII, 4 (which see). ...
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Siloah (1 Occurrence)
... This extraordinary winding aqueduct along which the waters of the "Virgin's Fount"
still flow is described in JERUSALEM, VII, 4 (which see). ...
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Shelah (18 Occurrences)
... This extraordinary winding aqueduct along which the waters of the "Virgin's Fount"
still flow is described in JERUSALEM, VII, 4 (which see). ...
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Gifts (144 Occurrences)
... the body of Christ. These were the result of the extraordinary operation
of the Spirit, as on the day of Pentecost. They were the ...
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Dreamer (4 Occurrences)
... and ideals. As such he would be subject, as in his waking states, so in his
sleeping states, to extraordinary experiences. The remarkable ...
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