σημεῖον
sēmeionNoun (Neuter)G4592
sign
From: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of G4591 (σημαίνω);
Short Definition
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
Full Lexicon Entry
a sign, mark, token; (a) of that which distinguishes a person or thing from others: before genitive epexeg. ; (b) a sign of warning or admonition: (with) a sign portending future events (Soph., Plat.): (d) of miracles and wonders, regarded as signs of a divine authority: pl.,; the same ascribed to false teachers and demons: σ. *καὶ τέρατα *(τ. καὶ σ.; cf. Tr., Syn., § xci),; καὶ δυνάμεις,; σ. καὶ δυνάμεις; δ. καὶ καὶ σ.; σ. διδόναι.
LXX Usage: chiefly for אוֹת
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
69 timesAppears 69 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
17
Acts
13
Luke
9
Matthew
9
Revelation
7
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:22
- Acts 5:12
- John 20:30
- Luke 2:12
- Matthew 24:30
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