Thaumazō θαυμάζω

Thaumazō (Greek θαυμάζω, Strong's G2296) is a Greek verb meaning “to marvel”. It occurs 44 times in 44 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Verses

Every verse with Thaumazō, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 8:10
  When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.
• Matthew 8:27
  But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”
• Matthew 9:33
  And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.And when the demon had been driven out, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”
• Matthew 15:31
  Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.
• Matthew 21:20
  And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!When the disciples saw this, they marveled and asked, “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?”
• Matthew 22:22
  When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.And when they heard this, they were amazed. So they left Him and went away.
• Matthew 27:14
  And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.

Mark

• Mark 5:20
  And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed.
• Mark 6:6
  And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people.
• Mark 6:51
  And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,
• Mark 15:5
  But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.But to Pilate’s amazement, Jesus made no further reply.
• Mark 15:44
  And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead, so he summoned the centurion to ask if this was so.

Luke

• Luke 1:21
  And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.
• Luke 1:63
  And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed.
• Luke 2:18
  And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
• Luke 2:33
  And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
• Luke 4:22
  And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.
• Luke 7:9
  When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.When Jesus heard this, He marveled at the centurion. Turning to the crowd following Him, He said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.”
• Luke 8:25
  And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.“Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”
• Luke 9:43
  And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,
• Luke 11:14
  And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.One day Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. And when the demon was gone, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowds were amazed,
• Luke 11:38
  And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.But the Pharisee was surprised to see that Jesus did not first wash before the meal.
• Luke 20:26
  And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.And they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people; and amazed at His answer, they fell silent.
• Luke 24:12
  Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. And after bending down and seeing only the linen cloths, he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.
• Luke 24:41
  And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”

John

• John 3:7
  Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.Do not be amazed that I said, ‘You must be born again.’
• John 4:27
  And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her?Just then His disciples returned and were surprised that He was speaking with a woman. But no one asked Him, “What do You want from her?” or “Why are You talking with her?”
• John 5:20
  For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.The Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does. And to your amazement, He will show Him even greater works than these.
• John 5:28
  Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice
• John 7:15
  And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?”
• John 7:21
  Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel.Jesus answered them, “I did one miracle, and you are all amazed.

Acts

• Acts 2:7
  And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galileans?Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans?
• Acts 3:12
  And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?And when Peter saw this, he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why are you surprised by this? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?
• Acts 4:13
  Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.
• Acts 7:31
  When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold it, the voice of the Lord came unto him,When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight. As he approached to look more closely, the voice of the Lord came to him:
• Acts 13:41
  Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”

Galatians

• Galatians 1:6
  I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—

2 Thessalonians

• 2 Thessalonians 1:10
  When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.on the day He comes to be glorified in His saints and regarded with wonder by all who have believed, including you who have believed our testimony.

1 John

• 1 John 3:13
  Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.

Jude

• Jude 1:16
  These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.

Revelation

• Revelation 13:3
  And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.One of the heads of the beast appeared to be mortally wounded. But the mortal wound was healed, and the whole world marveled and followed the beast.
• Revelation 17:6
  And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration.I could see that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints and witnesses for Jesus. And I was utterly amazed at the sight of her.
• Revelation 17:7
  And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.“Why are you so amazed?” said the angel. “I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and ten horns.
• Revelation 17:8
  The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.The beast that you saw—it was, and now is no more, but is about to come up out of the Abyss and go to its destruction. And those who dwell on the earth whose names were not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet will be.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).