The term "Wonderful" in the Bible often refers to something that is extraordinary, awe-inspiring, or beyond human comprehension. It is frequently used to describe the works and nature of God, as well as the person of Jesus Christ. This entry explores the biblical usage and theological significance of the term "Wonderful."

Old Testament Usage

In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often translated as "wonderful" is "pele," which signifies something miraculous or marvelous. One of the most notable occurrences is found in Isaiah 9:6, a prophetic passage concerning the coming Messiah: "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" . Here, "Wonderful" is part of a compound title, "Wonderful Counselor," indicating the extraordinary wisdom and guidance that the Messiah would provide.

The term is also used in the context of God's miraculous deeds. In Exodus 15:11, after the Israelites crossed the Red Sea, Moses and the Israelites sang, "Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?" . The wonders of God are celebrated as acts that reveal His power and divine nature.

New Testament Usage

While the specific term "Wonderful" is not directly used in the New Testament, the concept is evident in the life and works of Jesus Christ. The miracles performed by Jesus, such as healing the sick, raising the dead, and calming the storm, are often described as "wonders" or "signs" that attest to His divine authority and identity. In Acts 2:22, Peter addresses the crowd at Pentecost, saying, "Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know" .

Theological Significance

The term "Wonderful" encapsulates the divine nature and works of God, emphasizing His transcendence and immanence. In the person of Jesus Christ, "Wonderful" signifies the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and the manifestation of God's redemptive plan. The wonders performed by Jesus serve as a testament to His messianic identity and the inauguration of the Kingdom of God.

In Christian theology, the "Wonderful" nature of God is a source of comfort and assurance for believers. It underscores the belief that God's ways are higher than human ways and that His plans are ultimately for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). The wonders of God invite believers to trust in His sovereignty and to worship Him with reverence and awe.Judges 13:18
And the angel of the LORD said to him, Why ask you thus after my name, seeing it is secret?
Nave's Topical Index

2297. thaumasios -- wonderful
... Cognate: 2297 (an adjective) -- wonderful, moving a person () at the sight (which
can include the reaction of becoming ) (only used in Mt 21;15). See 2296 (). ...
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2298. thaumastos -- wonderful
... marvelous. From thaumazo; wondered at, ie (by implication) wonderful --
marvel(-lous). see GREEK thaumazo. (thaumasta) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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3167. megaleios -- magnificent, splendid
... From megas; magnificent, ie (neuter, plural as noun) a conspicuous favor, or
(subjectively) perfection -- great things, wonderful works. see GREEK megas. ...
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3861. paradoxos -- contrary to opinion or expectation
... Phonetic Spelling: (par-ad'-ox-os) Short Definition: unexpected, strange, wonderful
Definition: unexpected, strange, wonderful, astonishing. ... see GREEK para. ...
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1411. dunamis -- (miraculous) power, might, strength
... ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s),
power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work. see GREEK dunamai. ...
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3453. mueo -- to initiate into the mysteries, hence to instruct
... properly, shutting the eyes and mouth to ; (figuratively) the wonderful "mystery
revelation" of learning to in every scene of life -- exceptions! See also 3804 ...
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4217. potapos -- from what country?
... 1), what wonderful (2). what manner of. Apparently from pote and the base of pou;
interrogatively, whatever, ie Of what possible sort -- what (manner of). see ...
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3169. megaloprepes -- befitting a great one
... is magnificent and splendid (full of majesty); "sublime" (Thayer); "unusually
attractive and beautiful -- 'very wonderful, ' " ( 1, 79.14). ... see GREEK megas. ...
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2338. thelus -- female
... breasts ("one who gives suck"); (figuratively) a mature female who exhibit ","
glorifying God by reflecting the "other wonderful half" of the ... see GREEK thelazo. ...
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6383. pili -- wonderful, incomprehensible
... secret, wonderful. Or paliy {paw-lee'}; from pala'; remarkable -- secret, wonderful.
see HEBREW pala'. 6382, 6383. pili or pali. 6384 . Strong's Numbers.
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8047. shammah -- waste, horror
... ruin, desolation, waste. From shamem; ruin; by implication, consternation --
astonishment, desolate(-ion), waste, wonderful thing. see HEBREW shamem. ...
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6382. pele -- a wonder
... marvelous thing, wonderful. From pala'; a miracle -- marvellous thing, wonder(-ful,
-fully). see HEBREW pala'. 6381, 6382. pele. 6383 . Strong's Numbers.
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5237. nokri -- foreign, alien
... of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful) --
alien, foreigner, outlandish, strange(-r, woman). see HEBREW neker. ...
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"Give Heed unto Me," the Church Says unto You; Give Heed unto Me ...
... unto Abraham, "In thy seed shall all nations be blessed." Ye saw not what was foretold
concerning the wonderful works of Christ, "Come ye, and see the works of ...
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Grace for Service.
... In this wonderful passage we see grace in a threefold aspect: grace that bringeth
salvation; grace for holy living; and grace for service. ...
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Victory Found
... a comfort and strength it was to see how clear God's Word was that victory, not
defeat, was his will for his children, and to see what wonderful provision he ...
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Preface.
... to us, the root and strength of all other work, we shall see that there ... of our Lord
in regard to prayer, and the distinct reference the wonderful promises of ...
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Prayer and Faith (Continued)
... turn to the record of faith given us in that great honour roll, which constitutes
the eleventh chapter of Hebrews, we see something of the wonderful results of ...
/.../bounds/the necessity of prayer/ii prayer and faith continued.htm

Another Wonderful Record of 25.
... ANOTHER WONDERFUL RECORD OF 25. A Christian minister ... temporal wants. Now see
how extraordinary was the plan of the Lord to send relief. "In ...
/.../various/the wonders of prayer/another wonderful record of 25 00.htm

Regeneration the Work of God.
... does "to be translated" denote an actual change of place, but simply life entering
into the dead, so that he that was blind can now see. This wonderful act of ...
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Love and Discernment.
... It was with no cynicism, but with a wonderful astonishment, that the heathen used
to say, "See how these Christians love one another." When therefore the ...
/.../thomas/the prayers of st paul/ix love and discernment.htm

Jesus in the Hands of his Enemies
... Herod was glad to see Jesus. He had long wished to see him because of what he had
heard about him, and because he also hoped to see him do some wonderful deed. ...
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Psalm CXXIII.
... For if we have determined that that heaven which we see with our bodily eyes is ... It
is not wonderful if we are servants, and He our Master; but it is wonderful ...
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