◄ 4592. sémeion ►
Lexicon sémeion: Sign, miracle, token, indication Original Word: σημεῖον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: sémeion Pronunciation: say-MY-on Phonetic Spelling: (say-mi'-on) Definition: Sign, miracle, token, indication Meaning: a sign, miracle, indication, mark, token. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance miracle, sign, token, wonder. Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally -- miracle, sign, token, wonder. see GREEK semaino HELPS Word-studies 4592 sēmeíon – a sign (typically miraculous), given especially to confirm, corroborate or authenticate. 4592 /sēmeíon ("sign") then emphasizes the end-purpose which exalts the one giving it. Accordingly, it is used dozens of times in the NT for what authenticates the Lord and His eternal purpose, especially by doing what mere man can not replicate of take credit for. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as sémainó Definition a sign NASB Translation distinguishing mark (1), miracle (2), sign (35), signs (39). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4592: σημεῖον σημεῖον, σημείου, τό (σημαίνω (or σῆμα)), from Aeschylus and Herodotus down, Hebrew אות, a sign, mark, token; 1. universally, that by which a person or a thing is distinguished from others and known: Matthew 26:48; Luke 2:12; 2 Thessalonians 3:17; σημεῖον περιτομῆς (explanatory genitive (cf. Buttmann, § 123, 4)), equivalent to σημεῖον, ὁ ἐστι περιτομή, circumcision which should be a sign of the covenant formed with God, Romans 4:11; τά σημεῖα τοῦ ἀποστόλου, the tokens by which one is proved to be an apostle, 2 Corinthians 12:12; a sign by which anything future is pre-announced, Mark 13:4; Luke 21:7; τό σημεῖον τῆς σής παρουσίας, genitive of the object, Matthew 24:3; τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, the sign which indicates that the Messiah will shortly, or forthwith, come from heaven in visible manifestation, Matthew 24:30; with a genitive of the subjunctive τά σημεῖα τῶν καιρῶν, i. e. the indications of future events which οἱ καιροί furnish, what οἱ καιροί portend, Matthew 16:3 (T brackets WH reject the passage); a sign by which one is warned, an admonition, 1 Corinthians 14:22. used of noteworthy personages, by whom God forcibly admonishes men and indicates to them what he would have them do: thus σημεῖον ἀντιλεγόμενον is said of Jesus Christ, Luke 2:34; Ἰωνᾶς ἐγένετο σημεῖον τοῖς Νινευίταις (Jonah 3:4), Luke 11:30; hence, τό σημεῖον Ἰωνᾶ, Luke 11:29, is equivalent to τό σημεῖον like to that ὅς ἦν Ἰωνᾶς, i. e. to the sign which was given by the mission and preaching of Jonah, to prompt men to seek salvation (Winer's Grammar, 189 (177)); in the same sense, ὁ υἱός τοῦ ἀνθρώπου says that he will be a σημεῖον, to the men of his generation, Luke 11:30; but in Matthew 12:39; Matthew 16:4 τό σημεῖον Ἰωνᾶ is the miraculous experience which befell Jonah himself, cf. Matthew 12:40; that Luke reproduces Christ's words more correctly than Matthew is shown by De Wette and Bleek on Matthew 12:40, by Neander, Leben Jesu, p. 265f edition 1 (English translation, (3rd edition N. Y. 1851) § 165, p. 245f), and others; (but that Luke's report is less full than Matthew's, rather than at variance with it, is shown by Meyer, Weiss, Keil, and others (on Matthew, the passage cited)). 2. a sign, prodigy, portent, i. e. an unusual occurrence, transcending the common course of nature; a. of signs portending remarkable events soon to happen: Luke 21:11, 25; Acts 2:19; Revelation 12:1, 3; Revelation 15:1. b. of miracles and wonders by which God authenticates the men sent by him, or by which men prove that the cause they are pleading is God's: Matthew 12:38; Matthew 16:1, 4; Mark 8:11; Mark 16:17, 20; Luke 11:16, 29; Luke 23:8; John 2:11, 18, 23; John 3:2; John 4:54; John 6:2, 14, 26, 30; John 7:31; John 9:16; John 10:41; John 11:47; John 12:18, 37; John 20:30; Acts 2:22, 43; Acts 8:6; 1 Corinthians 1:22; but time power διδόναι σημεῖα, by which men are deceived, is ascribed also to false teachers, false prophets, and to demons: Matthew 24:24; Mark 13:22; Revelation 13:13; Revelation 16:14; Revelation 19:20; 2 Thessalonians 2:9. σημεῖα καί τέρατα (וּמֹפְתִים אֹתות) or (yet less frequent) τέρατα καί σημεῖα (terms which differ not in substantial meaning but only in origin; cf. Fritzsche, Romans, vol. iii., p. 270f; (Trench, § xci.)) are found conjoined: Matthew 24:24; Mark 13:22; John 4:48; Acts 2:19, 43; Acts 4:30; Acts 5:12; Acts 6:8; Acts 7:36; Acts 14:3; Acts 15:12; Romans 15:19; 2 Thessalonians 2:9, (Deuteronomy 28:46; Deuteronomy 34:11; Nehemiah 9:10; Isaiah 8:18; Isaiah 20:3; Jeremiah 39:20 (); Wis. 8:8 Wis. 10:16; Polybius 3, 112, 8; Philo, vit. Moys. 1:16; Josephus, Antiquities 20, 8, 6; b. j. prooem. 11; Plutarch, Alex. 75; Aelian v. h. 12,57); with καί δυνάμεσιν added, 2 Corinthians 12:12; Hebrews 2:4; σημεῖα καί δυνάμεις, Acts 8:13; δυνάμεις καί τέρατα καί σημεῖα, Acts 2:22; διδόναι σημεῖα (see δίδωμι, B. II. 1 a.): Matthew 24:24; Mark 13:22 (here Tdf. ποιεῖν, σημεῖον, see ποιέω, I. 1 c.); σημεῖα are said γίνεσθαι διά τίνος in Acts 2:43; 4:(),; (here ποιεῖν σημεῖον, see above); τό σημεῖον τῆς ἰάσεως, the miracle, which was the healing, Acts 4:22. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a presumed derivative of the base of σῆμα (sēma), meaning "a sign" or "a mark." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek σημεῖον corresponds to several Hebrew terms in the Old Testament, most notably אוֹת (oth, Strong's H226), which also means "sign" or "mark." This term is used in contexts such as the rainbow as a sign of God's covenant with Noah (Genesis 9:12-13) and the plagues in Egypt as signs of God's power (Exodus 7:3). Usage: The term σημεῖον is used in the New Testament to denote miraculous signs or wonders that authenticate the message and ministry of Jesus and the apostles. It is often associated with acts that reveal divine power and serve as evidence of God's presence and action. Context: The Greek term σημεῖον (sēmeion) appears frequently in the New Testament, particularly in the Gospels and Acts, where it is used to describe the miraculous works performed by Jesus and His followers. These signs serve multiple purposes: they confirm Jesus' identity as the Messiah, demonstrate the in-breaking of God's kingdom, and elicit faith in those who witness them. In the Gospel of John, σημεῖον is a key term, as the author structures the narrative around seven significant signs that reveal Jesus' divine nature and mission. For example, in John 2:11, the turning of water into wine at Cana is described as "the first of the signs" through which Jesus "revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him" (BSB). The synoptic Gospels also emphasize the role of signs in Jesus' ministry. In Matthew 12:39, Jesus refers to the "sign of Jonah" as a prophetic symbol of His death and resurrection. Similarly, in Mark 16:17-18, Jesus promises that signs will accompany those who believe, including casting out demons and healing the sick. In the Book of Acts, the apostles perform signs and wonders as a testament to the truth of the Gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:43 notes that "many wonders and signs were being performed by the apostles" (BSB), which contributed to the growth and establishment of the early church. Theologically, σημεῖον underscores the concept that God's actions in history are purposeful and communicative, intended to draw people to faith and understanding. These signs are not merely displays of power but are deeply connected to the message of salvation and the revelation of God's character. Forms and Transliterations σημεια σημεία σημείά σημεῖα σημειοις σημείοις σημειον σημείον σημείόν σημεῖον σημεῖόν σημείου σημείω σημειων σημείων semeia semeîa sēmeia sēmeîa semeiois semeíois sēmeiois sēmeíois semeion semeíon semeîon semeîón sēmeion sēmeiōn sēmeíōn sēmeîon sēmeîón Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 12:38 N-ANS GRK: ἀπὸ σοῦ σημεῖον ἰδεῖν NAS: we want to see a sign from You. KJV: we would see a sign from thee. INT: from you a sign to see Matthew 12:39 N-ANS GRK: καὶ μοιχαλὶς σημεῖον ἐπιζητεῖ καὶ NAS: craves for a sign; and [yet] no KJV: seeketh after a sign; and INT: and adulterous a sign seeks for and Matthew 12:39 N-NNS GRK: ἐπιζητεῖ καὶ σημεῖον οὐ δοθήσεται NAS: and [yet] no sign will be given KJV: there shall no sign be given INT: seeks for and a sign not will be given Matthew 12:39 N-ANS GRK: μὴ τὸ σημεῖον Ἰωνᾶ τοῦ NAS: will be given to it but the sign of Jonah KJV: but the sign of the prophet INT: not the sign of Jonah the Matthew 16:1 N-ANS GRK: ἐπηρώτησαν αὐτὸν σημεῖον ἐκ τοῦ NAS: Him to show them a sign from heaven. KJV: them a sign from INT: asked him a sign out of Matthew 16:3 N-ANP GRK: τὰ δὲ σημεῖα τῶν καιρῶν NAS: but cannot [discern] the signs of the times? KJV: not [discern] the signs of the times? INT: moreover [the] signs of the times Matthew 16:4 N-ANS GRK: καὶ μοιχαλὶς σημεῖον ἐπιζητεῖ καὶ NAS: seeks after a sign; and a sign KJV: seeketh after a sign; and INT: and adulterous a sign seeks and Matthew 16:4 N-NNS GRK: ἐπιζητεῖ καὶ σημεῖον οὐ δοθήσεται NAS: a sign; and a sign will not be given KJV: there shall no sign be given INT: seeks and a sign not will be given Matthew 16:4 N-NNS GRK: μὴ τὸ σημεῖον Ἰωνᾶ καὶ NAS: it, except the sign of Jonah. KJV: but the sign of the prophet INT: not the sign of Jonah And Matthew 24:3 N-NNS GRK: τί τὸ σημεῖον τῆς σῆς NAS: and what [will be] the sign of Your coming, KJV: what [shall be] the sign of thy INT: what [is] the sign the your Matthew 24:24 N-ANP GRK: καὶ δώσουσιν σημεῖα μεγάλα καὶ NAS: great signs and wonders, KJV: shall shew great signs and wonders; INT: and will give signs great and Matthew 24:30 N-NNS GRK: φανήσεται τὸ σημεῖον τοῦ υἱοῦ NAS: And then the sign of the Son of Man KJV: shall appear the sign of the Son INT: will appear the sign of the Son Matthew 26:48 N-ANS GRK: ἔδωκεν αὐτοῖς σημεῖον λέγων Ὃν NAS: Him gave them a sign, saying, KJV: gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever INT: gave them a sign saying whomever Mark 8:11 N-ANS GRK: παρ' αὐτοῦ σημεῖον ἀπὸ τοῦ NAS: with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, KJV: of him a sign from heaven, INT: from him a sign from Mark 8:12 N-ANS GRK: αὕτη ζητεῖ σημεῖον ἀμὴν λέγω NAS: seek for a sign? Truly KJV: seek after a sign? verily INT: this seeks a sign Truly I say Mark 8:12 N-ANS GRK: γενεᾷ ταύτῃ σημεῖον NAS: to you, no sign will be given KJV: There shall no sign be given INT: generation this a sign Mark 13:4 N-NNS GRK: τί τὸ σημεῖον ὅταν μέλλῃ NAS: be, and what [will be] the sign when KJV: and what [shall be] the sign when all INT: what [will be] the sign when are going Mark 13:22 N-ANP GRK: καὶ δώσουσιν σημεῖα καὶ τέρατα NAS: and will show signs and wonders, KJV: and shall shew signs and wonders, INT: and will give signs and wonders Mark 16:17 N-NNP GRK: σημεῖα δὲ τοῖς NAS: These signs will accompany those KJV: these signs shall follow INT: signs moreover the [ones] Mark 16:20 N-GNP GRK: τῶν ἐπακολουθούντων σημείων Πάντα δὲ NAS: the word by the signs that followed KJV: the word with signs following. Amen. INT: the following upon [it] signs all moreover Luke 2:12 N-NNS GRK: ὑμῖν τὸ σημεῖον εὑρήσετε βρέφος NAS: This [will be] a sign for you: you will find KJV: this [shall be] a sign unto you; INT: to you the sign you will find a baby Luke 2:34 N-ANS GRK: καὶ εἰς σημεῖον ἀντιλεγόμενον NAS: in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed-- KJV: for a sign which shall be spoken against; INT: and for a sign [to be] spoken against Luke 11:16 N-ANS GRK: δὲ πειράζοντες σημεῖον ἐξ οὐρανοῦ NAS: [Him], were demanding of Him a sign from heaven. KJV: of him a sign from heaven. INT: moreover testing a sign from heaven Luke 11:29 N-ANS GRK: πονηρά ἐστιν σημεῖον ζητεῖ καὶ NAS: it seeks for a sign, and [yet] no KJV: they seek a sign; and INT: an evil is a sign it seeks after and Luke 11:29 N-NNS GRK: ζητεῖ καὶ σημεῖον οὐ δοθήσεται NAS: and [yet] no sign will be given KJV: there shall no sign be given it, INT: it seeks after and a sign not will be given Strong's Greek 4592 77 Occurrences σημεῖα — 32 Occ. σημείων — 3 Occ. σημείοις — 4 Occ. σημεῖον — 38 Occ.