The term "incredible" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of events or actions that are beyond human understanding or belief is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The Bible is replete with accounts of miraculous events and divine interventions that defy natural explanation, often described as "wonders" or "marvels."

Miracles and Wonders

The Bible records numerous miracles that can be considered incredible by human standards. These acts serve as signs of God's power and authority. In the Old Testament, the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21-22) is a prime example of an incredible event where God intervened to deliver the Israelites from the Egyptians. The Berean Standard Bible recounts, "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."

In the New Testament, the miracles of Jesus Christ are central to His ministry and demonstrate His divine nature. The feeding of the five thousand (Matthew 14:13-21) and the raising of Lazarus from the dead (John 11:38-44) are instances where Jesus performed acts that were beyond human capability, showcasing His authority over nature and life itself.

Faith and Belief

The concept of the incredible is closely tied to faith. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see." Believers are called to trust in God's promises and power, even when they seem incredible or impossible. The account of Abraham and Sarah is a testament to this faith. Despite their old age, they believed God's promise that they would have a son, Isaac, through whom God's covenant would continue (Genesis 21:1-3).

Skepticism and Doubt

Throughout the Bible, there are instances where individuals express skepticism or doubt about incredible events. Thomas, one of Jesus' disciples, doubted the resurrection until he saw Jesus with his own eyes (John 20:24-29). Jesus' response to Thomas highlights the blessedness of those who believe without seeing: "Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed" (John 20:29).

God's Sovereignty and Power

The incredible acts recorded in the Bible underscore the sovereignty and omnipotence of God. Jeremiah 32:17 declares, "Ah, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You." This verse encapsulates the belief that God's power transcends human understanding and that He is capable of performing acts that are beyond the realm of human possibility.

Conclusion

The Bible's portrayal of incredible events serves to affirm the power and majesty of God, encouraging believers to trust in His ability to accomplish what seems impossible. These accounts challenge the faithful to embrace a worldview that acknowledges the supernatural and divine intervention in the world.(a.) Not credible; surpassing belief; too extraordinary and improbable to admit of belief; unlikely; marvelous; fabulous.571. apistos -- incredible, unbelieving
... incredible, unbelieving. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: apistos Phonetic
Spelling: (ap'-is-tos) Short Definition: unbelieving, incredulous ...
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2217. zophos -- deep gloom
... gloom, referring to darkness so dense and foreboding it is "felt"; (figuratively) ,
associated with the nether world () bringing its indescribable (incredible ...
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1404. drakon -- a dragon (a mythical monster)
... of . 1404 ("a dragon") was believed to have incredible insight, able to
spot prey in any hiding place.]. Word Origin from an alt. ...
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3026. leros -- silly talk
... idle tale. Apparently a primary word; twaddle, ie An incredible story -- idle tale.
(leros) -- 1 Occurrence. 3025b, 3026. leros. 3027 . Strong's Numbers.
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5193. hualinos -- of glass, glassy
... This projects (reflects) the glory He invested in them as ("") . In this way, --
believers have the incredible privilege of (reflecting) it! ...
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3146. mastigoo -- to scourge
... 38). For example, God authorized an incredible amount of earthly pain
(bringing ) in the lives of Jeremiah and John the Baptist. ...
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262. amarantinos -- unfading
... See 263 (). [The flower has incredible resiliency (ability to endure). It
easily revives when moistened, even after it is uprooted.]. ...
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It is Almost Incredible to Relate How the Hebrews who had Come ...
... The Sacred History Of Sulpitius Severus. Book I. Chapter XIII. It is almost
incredible to relate how the Hebrews who had come down into Egypt? ...
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This Charge Utterly Incredible and Absurd.
... Chapter II. 7. This charge utterly incredible and absurd. Is it not mere
madness in my accuser even to suspect me of such a thing? ...
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Incredible Turpitudes in God Imagined by Manich??us.
... Concerning the Nature of Good, Against the Manich??ans. Chapter 44.
"Incredible Turpitudes in God Imagined by Manich??us. But ...
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What Varro Says of the Incredible Transformations of Men.
... Book XVIII. Chapter 17."What Varro Says of the Incredible Transformations
of Men. In support of this story, Varro relates others ...
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"But Lest this Should Perchance Seem Incredible to any One...
... "But lest this should perchance seem incredible to any one? "But lest this should
perchance seem incredible to any one, I shall mention still greater things. ...
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"I Will Relate Two Wonderful Examples of Almost Incredible ...
... Dialogues of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter XVIII. "I will relate two wonderful
examples of almost incredible obedience? "I will relate ...
/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter xviii i will relate.htm

Of the Resurrection of the Flesh, which Some Refuse to Believe ...
... But granting that this was once incredible, behold, now, the world has come to the
belief that the earthly body of Christ was received up into heaven. ...
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Of the Incarnation of Our Lord Jesus Christ, which the Platonists ...
... For what is there incredible, especially to men like you, accustomed to speculation,
which might have predisposed you to believe in this,"what is there ...
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On the Resurrection of the Dead
... and every one challenge and possess its own place, till at last the whole be perfectly
rebuilt; that this, I say, should be done, is so incredible a thing ...
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How the Apostle's Preaching was Rejected by Jews and Gentiles ...
... is, a mere man? For who would think that His birth, passion, cross, and
death were incredible or a difficulty? Or what would there ...
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Incredible (2 Occurrences)
...Incredible (2 Occurrences). John 6:62 "Does this seem incredible to you? ... (WEY). Acts
26:8 Why is it judged incredible with you, if God does raise the dead? ...
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Laodiceans (2 Occurrences)
... How could he tell that the Laodiceans would be willing to give away a copy of
it? The suppositions involved by this hypothesis are incredible. ...
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Increasingly (2 Occurrences)

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Incumbent (1 Occurrence)

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Marvelous (30 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful. 2. (n.) Partaking of
the character of miracle, or supernatural power; incredible. Int. ...
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Considered (80 Occurrences)
... together praying. (KJV ASV WBS YLT). Acts 26:8 Why is it judged incredible
with you, if God does raise the dead? (See NAS). Romans ...
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Asahel (17 Occurrences)
... of a division of David's army," and regards the statement, "and Zebadiah his son
after him," as a note added to explain the otherwise incredible assertion of ...
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Apollos (11 Occurrences)
... It is incredible that this epistle of Paul could have been prompted by any feelings
of jealousy or animosity on his part against Apollos. ...
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Seem (115 Occurrences)
... (BBE). John 6:62 "Does this seem incredible to you? What then if you were to
see the Son of Man ascending again where He was before? (WEY). ...
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Quail (5 Occurrences)
... Taking into consideration the diminutive vessels of that age and the myriads of
birds, this does not appear incredible. Now compare these facts with the text. ...
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