ἐπίσημος

episēmosAdjectiveG1978

notable

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and some form of the base of G4591 (σημαίνω);

Short Definition

remarkable, i.e. (figuratively) eminent

Full Lexicon Entry

1.bearing a mark; of money, stamped, coined.
2.Metaphorical
ain good sense, notable, illustrious
bin bad sense, notorious
LXX Usage: (קָשַׁר), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 27:16
  • Romans 16:7

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