Strong’s G3861

παράδοξος

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

paradoxos

Pronunciation

pah-RAH-dok-sos

Definition

Unexpected, strange, wonderful

Meaning

unexpected, strange, wonderful, astonishing.

Usage

The Greek word "paradoxos" is used to describe something that is contrary to expectation, surprising, or remarkable. It conveys the sense of something that defies conventional understanding or appears extraordinary. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to the surprising and unexpected nature of God's works and teachings.

Bible references

Luke 5:26