Humans often ask for a sign. They may describe a remarkable sight or a result as a “wonder.” Signs, wonders and miracles are described throughout the Bible and are often lumped together or used to describe each other. For example, “wonders” may be translated as “sign” in different translations/versions; or a “miracle” may be called a “sign.”
The Old Testament contains 113 scriptures referring to signs.
Genesis 9:8-17, A rainbow sign.
Exodus 12:13, The Passover sign.
II Kings 20:9, The [sun’s] shadow shall go back ten degrees.
Isaiah 7:11, Ask a sign of the Lord.
Here is a partial list of 76 references in the New Testament. Note the comments, which may lead to further rewarding study.
Matthews 16:1, The Pharisees wanted a sign.
Matthews 24:3, What is the sign of the end of the world?
Matthews 24:30, The sign of the Son of man will appear in the sky.
Luke 2:12, You will find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes…
Luke 11:16, ...Asked Jesus for a sign from heaven.
Luke 11:30, The Son of man will be a sign to this generation. (Matt. 12:39)
Luke 21:7, What is the sign when these things are about to happen?
Luke 21:11, Earthquakes, plagues, alarming sights, winters.
Luke 21:25, Signs in the sun, moon, and stars. Distress of nations and confusion.
Luke 23:8, Herod hoped to see a miracle.
John 2:11, The first miracle of Jesus.
John 2:18, What sign do you show us?
John 4:54, The second miracle of Jesus.
John 7:31, When the Christ comes, will he do greater wonders?
John 11:47, What shall we do? This man does many miracles.
John 12:18, The crowds had heard that he had raised Lazarus from the dead.
John 20:30, Many miracles are not written in the book.
Acts 2:19, I will show wonders in heaven and signs on the earth; fire and smoke.
Acts 2:22, Jesus of Nazareth appeared by miracles and signs and wonders.
Acts 4:16, A miracle has been performed; we cannot deny it.
Acts 4:30, Thy hand is freely stretched out for healing by thy holy Son Jesus.
Acts 5:12, Many miracles and signs were wrought by the apostles.
Acts 6:8, Stephen was full of grace and power and did wonders and miracles.
Acts 7:36, Moses performed miracles, wonders and signs.
Acts 8:6, Philip made miracles. They listened attentively to everything.
Acts 8:13, Semon marveled greatly.
Acts 14:3, Paul and Barnabas spoke boldly and performed signs and wonders.
Romans 15:19, Paul preached through mighty miracles, wonders and the Spirit of God.
I Corinthians 1:22, Jews demand signs; Arameans [Greeks?] seek after wisdom.
I Corinthians 14:22, The gift of languages is a sign.
II Corinthians 12:12, The miracles are wrought in all patience… and mighty deeds.
Philippians 1:28, Our adversaries conduct is the sign of their own destruction.
II Thessalonians 2:11, God will send a strong delusion to the wicked with the power of lying.
Hebrews 2:4, God testified with signs, wonders and miracles.
Revelations 12:1, A woman in heaven, clothed with the sun, moon and a crown of stars.
Revelations 12:3, A great, fiery dragon.
Revelations 13:13, Fire comes down from heaven onto earth.
Revelations 15:1, A sign in heaven, great and marvelous, seven plagues.
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