CategoryBackground / Divine Sign Term
Modern Equivalentsupernatural sign; divine act of power.
KJV Word TypeSign term / divine act term
DefinitionA supernatural act of God or a divine sign that reveals God’s authority, power, or message. The KJV may also use related terms such as signs, wonders, and mighty works.
Key Verses"And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues." (Mark 16:17); "This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory." (John 2:11)
KJV Usage NoteThe KJV may use “miracles,” “signs,” “wonders,” and “mighty works” for supernatural acts that reveal divine authority.
Common MisunderstandingA miracle is not only an impressive event; in Scripture miracles function as signs, wonders, and mighty works that reveal God’s authority.
EtymologyFrom Latin miraculum ("object of wonder").