τέρασιν
téras
A marvel or astonishing event, especially one perceived as extraordinary, prodigious, or portending something beyond ordinary experience. In Hellenistic and Koine Greek, τέρας typically refers to an unusual or supernatural phenomenon perceived as a sign or portent, often prompting amazement, awe, or fearful reaction. In the New Testament and related literature, commonly used in the plural and frequently paired with σημεῖον ('sign') to denote miraculous acts or extraordinary occurrences regarded as signs of divine activity or intervention.
Hebrews 2:4 · Word #7
Lexicon G5059
| Lemma | τέρας |
| Transliteration | téras |
| Strong's | G5059 |
| Definition | A marvel or astonishing event, especially one perceived as extraordinary, prodigious, or portending something beyond ordinary experience. In Hellenistic and Koine Greek, τέρας typically refers to an unusual or supernatural phenomenon perceived as a sign or portent, often prompting amazement, awe, or fearful reaction. In the New Testament and related literature, commonly used in the plural and frequently paired with σημεῖον ('sign') to denote miraculous acts or extraordinary occurrences regarded as signs of divine activity or intervention. |
Morphology N DAT N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | τέρας |
| Strong's | G5059 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5059-02
to marvels
| Morphological Notes | Noun; dative plural; neuter (Gr,N,,,,,DNP) |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes extraordinary or prodigious events perceived as signs or portents. The dative neuter plural form is reflected by the English dative sense "to marvels," preserving both number and case without adding contextual nuance. |
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