Know the Word.

Greek word

parádoxos

παράδοξος

What it means

contrary to expectation, i.e. extraordinary

contrary to expectation, i.e. extraordinary ("paradox")

Where it comes from

from pará (παρά) and dóxa (δόξα) (in the sense of seeming)

How the King James translates it

  • things1

Every place it appears 1

Luke5:26
parádoxos — Greek word meaning “contrary to expectation, i.e.”