Word Study · Strong's G4592 · Greek
σημεῖον
semeion
say-mi'-on
Strong's 1890 spelling: sēmeîon
“an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
Rendered in the KJV as
miracle, sign, token, wonder.
- 75occurrencesin the New Testament
- 11 of 27New Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 12inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 75 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 12
- σημεῖον32
- σημεῖα29
- σημείοις4
- σημείων2
- σημεῖα,1
- σημεῖα;1
- σημεῖόν1
- σημεῖον,1
- σημεῖον;1
- σημεῖον.1
- σημεῖον.¶1
- σημεῖον·1
How it is rendered · 17
- signs29
- sign16
- a sign15
- by signs2
- [as a] sign1
- [my] sign1
- [the] sign1
- [the] signs1
- a sign?1
- a sign.1
- in signs1
- of signs1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 6
- noun · accusative (object) · neuter plural26
- noun · accusative (object) · neuter singular20
- noun · nominative (subject) · neuter singular18
- noun · nominative (subject) · neuter plural5
- noun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter plural4
- noun · genitive (“of”) · neuter plural2
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- N-APN · 26
- N-ASN · 20
- N-NSN · 18
- N-NPN · 5
- N-DPN · 4
- N-GPN · 2
All 75, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
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Matthew13 occurrences
- Matthew 12:38σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularThen some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.”here: a sign
- Matthew 12:39σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularJesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.here: a sign
- Matthew 12:39σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singularJesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.here: a sign
- Matthew 12:39σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singularJesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.here: sign
- Matthew 16:1σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularThen the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven.here: a sign
- Matthew 16:3σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraland in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times.here: the signs
- Matthew 16:4σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularA wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Then He left them and went away.here: a sign
- Matthew 16:4σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singularA wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Then He left them and went away.here: a sign
- Matthew 16:4σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singularA wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Then He left them and went away.here: sign
- Matthew 24:3σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singularWhile Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”here: sign
- Matthew 24:24σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralFor false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.here: signs
- Matthew 24:30σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singularAt that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory.here: sign
- Matthew 26:48σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularNow the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”here: a sign
Mark5 occurrences
- Mark 8:11σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularThen the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, testing Him by demanding from Him a sign from heaven.here: a sign
- Mark 8:12σημεῖον;sēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularJesus sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”here: a sign?
- Mark 8:12σημεῖον.sēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singularJesus sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”here: a sign.
- Mark 13:4σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singular“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?”here: sign
- Mark 13:22σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralFor false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.here: signs
Luke11 occurrences
- Luke 2:12σημεῖον·sēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singularAnd this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”here: sign:
- Luke 2:34σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularThen Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,here: a sign
- Luke 11:16σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularAnd others tested Him by demanding a sign from heaven.here: a sign
- Luke 11:29σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularAs the crowds were increasing, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.here: a sign
- Luke 11:29σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singularAs the crowds were increasing, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.here: a sign
- Luke 11:29σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singularAs the crowds were increasing, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.here: sign
- Luke 11:30σημεῖον,sēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singularFor as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will be a sign to this generation.here: a sign
- Luke 21:7σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singular“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”here: sign
- Luke 21:11σημεῖαsēmeianoun · nominative (subject) · neuter pluralThere will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.here: signs
- Luke 21:25σημεῖαsēmeianoun · nominative (subject) · neuter pluralThere will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves.here: signs
- Luke 23:8σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularWhen Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.here: sign
John17 occurrences
- John 2:11σημείωνsēmeiōnnoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter pluralJesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.here: signs
- John 2:18σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularOn account of this, the Jews demanded, “What sign can You show us to prove Your authority to do these things?”here: sign
- John 2:23σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralWhile He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the signs He was doing and believed in His name.here: signs
- John 3:2σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralHe came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”here: signs
- John 4:48σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralJesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.”here: signs
- John 4:54σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularThis was now the second sign that Jesus performed after coming from Judea into Galilee.here: sign
- John 6:2σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralA large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.here: signs
- John 6:14σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularWhen the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.”here: sign
- John 6:26σημεῖα,sēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralJesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.here: signs,
- John 6:30σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularSo they asked Him, “What sign then will You perform, so that we may see it and believe You? What will You do?here: [as a] sign
- John 7:31σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralMany in the crowd, however, believed in Him and said, “When the Christ comes, will He perform more signs than this man?”here: signs
- John 9:16σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralBecause of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.here: signs
- John 10:41σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularMany came to Him and said, “Although John never performed a sign, everything he said about this man was true.”here: sign
- John 11:47σημεῖα;sēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralThen the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs.here: signs!
- John 12:18σημεῖον.¶sēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularThat is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign.here: sign.
- John 12:37σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralAlthough Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him.here: signs
- John 20:30σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralJesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book.here: signs
Acts13 occurrences
- Acts 2:19σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralI will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.here: signs
- Acts 2:22σημείοιςsēmeioisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter pluralMen of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.here: by signs
- Acts 2:43σημεῖαsēmeianoun · nominative (subject) · neuter pluralA sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.here: signs
- Acts 4:16σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singular“What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “It is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a remarkable miracle has occurred through them, and we cannot deny it.here: sign
- Acts 4:22σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singularFor the man who was miraculously healed was over forty years old.here: sign
- Acts 4:30σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralas You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”here: signs
- Acts 5:12σημεῖαsēmeianoun · nominative (subject) · neuter pluralThe apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade.here: signs
- Acts 6:8σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralNow Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.here: signs
- Acts 7:36σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralHe led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.here: signs
- Acts 8:6σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralThe crowds gave their undivided attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform.here: signs
- Acts 8:13σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralEven Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.here: [the] signs
- Acts 14:3σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralSo Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.here: signs
- Acts 15:12σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralThe whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.here: signs
Romans2 occurrences
- Romans 4:11σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularAnd he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them.here: [the] sign
- Romans 15:19σημείωνsēmeiōnnoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter pluralby the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.here: of signs
1 Corinthians2 occurrences
- 1 Corinthians 1:22σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralJews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom,here: signs
- 1 Corinthians 14:22σημεῖόνsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularTongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.here: a sign
2 Corinthians2 occurrences
- 2 Corinthians 12:12σημεῖαsēmeianoun · nominative (subject) · neuter pluralThe true marks of an apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.here: signs
- 2 Corinthians 12:12σημείοιςsēmeioisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter pluralThe true marks of an apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.here: signs
2 Thessalonians2 occurrences
- 2 Thessalonians 2:9σημείοιςsēmeioisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter pluralThe coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,here: in signs
- 2 Thessalonians 3:17σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singularThis greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write.here: [my] sign
Revelation7 occurrences
- Revelation 12:1σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singularAnd a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed in the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head.here: a sign
- Revelation 12:3σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singularThen another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads.here: sign
- Revelation 13:13σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralAnd the second beast performed great signs to cause even fire from heaven to come down to earth in the presence of the people.here: signs
- Revelation 13:14σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralBecause of the signs it was given to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived those who dwell on the earth, telling them to make an image to the beast that had been wounded by the sword and yet had lived.here: signs
- Revelation 15:1σημεῖονsēmeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singularThen I saw another great and marvelous sign in heaven: seven angels with the seven final plagues, with which the wrath of God is completed.here: sign
- Revelation 16:14σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralThese are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty.here: signs
- Revelation 19:20σημεῖαsēmeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluralBut the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.here: signs