The term "marvellously" in the context of the Bible often refers to the wondrous and awe-inspiring acts of God. It is used to describe events or actions that are beyond human comprehension, highlighting the divine power and majesty of the Lord. The word is derived from the root "marvel," which signifies something that causes wonder or astonishment.

Biblical Usage:

1. Divine Acts and Miracles:
The Bible frequently uses "marvellously" to describe the miraculous works of God. These acts serve as a testament to His omnipotence and are intended to inspire faith and reverence among His people. For instance, in Psalm 98:1 , it is written, "Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have worked salvation for Him." This verse celebrates the extraordinary deeds of God, particularly His deliverance and salvation.

2. Creation:
The creation itself is often depicted as a marvelous work of God. The complexity and beauty of the universe reflect His wisdom and power. In Psalm 139:14 , the psalmist declares, "I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well." This acknowledgment of God's craftsmanship in creation underscores the marvel of human life and the natural world.

3. Providence and Protection:
God's providential care and protection over His people are also described as marvelous. In Exodus 15:11 , after the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, Moses and the Israelites sing, "Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?" This song of praise highlights the miraculous nature of God's intervention in history.

4. Judgment and Justice:
The execution of God's judgment is sometimes portrayed as marvelous, demonstrating His righteousness and justice. In Isaiah 29:14 , the Lord declares, "Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden." Here, God's actions are described as marvelous, emphasizing His sovereign control over human affairs.

5. Messianic Fulfillment:
The coming of the Messiah and the fulfillment of prophecy are seen as marvelous events in the biblical narrative. In Matthew 21:42 , Jesus refers to Himself as the cornerstone, quoting Psalm 118:23: "This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes." This passage highlights the unexpected and wondrous nature of God's redemptive plan through Christ.

Theological Significance:

The use of "marvellously" in the Bible underscores the transcendence and immanence of God. His marvelous works are both beyond human understanding and intimately involved in the world. These acts serve to reveal His character, inspire worship, and affirm His covenantal promises. Believers are called to respond to God's marvelous deeds with praise, trust, and obedience, recognizing His hand at work in both the grand and the mundane aspects of life.

He Next Marvellously Overthrows the Unintelligible Statements of ...
... Section 5. He next marvellously overthrows the unintelligible statements of Eunomius
which assert that the essence of the Father is not separated or divided ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 5 he next marvellously.htm

Job
... He longs to meet God, and to know why He so marvellously treats the creature He
so marvellously made (ix., x.). Zophar bluntly condemns Job's bold words and ...
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Psalm XLV.
... "And Thy right hand shall lead Thee on marvellously." We shall be guided on by His
right hand: He by His own. ... "Thy right hand shall lead Thee on marvellously.". ...
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Enoch, the Deathless
... dispensation; and Christ from the Christian. The translation of Elijah was
a marvellously dramatic episode. It was witnessed by Elisha ...
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"In the Volume of the Book it is Written of Me" (Heb. . .
... Here again the antitype marvellously corresponds with the type, for the Man of Sin
is expressly denominated "King over all the children of pride" (Job 41:34). ...
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Preface
... The experiences of Thomas ?� Kempis, of Tauler and of Madame Guyon, of John Woolman
and Hester Ann Rogers, how marvellously they agree, and how perfectly they ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/lawrence/the practice of the presence of god/preface.htm

Princely Service.
... The record is not tedious to Him; and it becomes marvellously interesting to us,
when we get the key, and are brought into sympathy with the heart of Him who ...
/.../taylor/separation and service/part iii princely service.htm

"Pray Without Ceasing"
... Our text though exceedingly short is marvellously full, and we will discuss it under
the following heads. We shall ask and answer four questions. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 18 1872/pray without ceasing.htm

Introductory Note to the Works of Origen.
... But before the great Synodical period (ad325 to 451), while orthodoxy is marvellously
maintained and witnessed to by Origen and Tertullian themselves, their ...
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Introductory Note
... Paul, living in the world, though not of it; and there must be men like the Baptist,
of whom the world will say, "he hath a devil." Marvellously the early ...
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Marvellously (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Marvellously (5 Occurrences). ... And his name spread far abroad;
for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong. (ASV DBY JPS). ...
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Marvelous (30 Occurrences)
... 12, 24 Psalm 9:1); "marvelous things" (Job 5:9; Job 10:16 Psalm 31:21; Psalm
118:23 Isaiah 29:14 Daniel 11:36 Zechariah 8:6, bis); "marvellously," pala' (Job ...
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Intelligent (47 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 29:14 therefore, behold, I will proceed to do marvellously with this people,
to do marvellously, even with wonder, and the wisdom of their wise men ...
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Marvellous (36 Occurrences)

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Thundereth (4 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). Job 37:5 God thundereth marvellously with his voice;
great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Marvel (20 Occurrences)
... 12, 24 Psalm 9:1); "marvelous things" (Job 5:9; Job 10:16 Psalm 31:21; Psalm
118:23 Isaiah 29:14 Daniel 11:36 Zechariah 8:6, bis); "marvellously," pala' (Job ...
/m/marvel.htm - 16k

Shooting (13 Occurrences)
... arrows and great stones. And his name spread far abroad; for he was
marvellously helped, till he was strong. (See NAS). Psalms 64:4 ...
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Skilful (38 Occurrences)
... great stones. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped,
till he was strong. (See JPS ASV DBY RSV). 2 Chronicles ...
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Corners (56 Occurrences)
... great stones. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped,
till he was strong. (See JPS YLT NAS RSV). Nehemiah ...
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Corner (60 Occurrences)
... great stones. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped,
till he was strong. (Root in JPS YLT NAS RSV NIV). 2 ...
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