Act 2:19 | RWP | e4.org | Wonders ( τερατα ). Apparently akin to the verb τηρεω , to watch like a wonder in the sky, miracle ( μιραχυλυμ ), marvel, portent. In the New Testament the word occurs only in the plural and only in connection with σημεια (signs) as here and in verse . But signs ( σημεια ) here is not in the LXX. See on . In verse all three words occur together: powers, wonders, signs ( δυναμεσι, τερασι, σημειοις ). As above ( ανω ). This word is not in the LXX nor is "beneath" ( κατω ), both probably being added to make clearer the contrast between heaven and earth. Blood and fire and vapour of smoke ( αιμα κα πυρ κα ατμιδα καπνου ). A chiasm as these words illustrate bloodshed and destruction by fire as signs here on earth.

‏ Acts 2:19

Wonders ( τερατα ). Apparently akin to the verb τηρεω, to watch like a wonder in the sky,

miracle ( μιραχυλυμ ), marvel, portent. In the New Testament the word occurs only in the plural and only in connection with σημεια (signs) as here and in verse 43. But

signs ( σημεια ) here is not in the LXX. See on Mt 11:20. In verse 22 all three words occur together: powers, wonders, signs ( δυναμεσι, τερασι, σημειοις ).

As above ( ανω ). This word is not in the LXX nor is "beneath" ( κατω ), both probably being added to make clearer the contrast between heaven and earth.

Blood and fire and vapour of smoke ( αιμα κα πυρ κα ατμιδα καπνου ). A chiasm as these words illustrate bloodshed and destruction by fire as signs here on earth.