Greek noun (neuter) · G4592
σημεῖον
semeionsay-mi'-on
sign
75 uses in the Greek text, one for each word STEP Bible has tagged with this key
Concordance spelling: sēmeîon
Word page · Part of the concordance, one page for every word of the Hebrew and Greek text. Strong's G4592is this word's number in James Strong's 1890 index of the King James Bible.
- 11 of 27New Testament books
- 6spellings
The definition in full
Strong's key (1890) · G4592
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
The King James renders it: miracle, sign, token, wonder.
James Strong, The Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890), public domain. Strong indexed the King James text, and this site quotes his entry as that index.
Summary
semeion is rendered "sign". It stands 75 times in the Greek text, across eleven books.
- Seventeen of the uses stand in John, more than in any other book.
- Its first use in canonical order opens the ledger below.Matthew 12:38Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.”
- The Greek text spells it six different ways.
The first use
Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.”
Matthew 12:38σημεῖον
The first use, in the order of the New Testament's books.
Where the word stands
The word stands in eleven of the 27 New Testament books.
What the word means
Each meaning, and the words it is translated by
How the Greek text is glossed, word by word
- signs32
- sign21
- a sign17
- by signs2
- in signs1
- of signs1
- the signs1
The words built on the same word-part
Each word below begins with the same letters this one begins with. A shared word-part shows a family. It does not settle what any one of them means, so each word carries its own uses on its own page. Scholars call that shared part the stem.
The words it stands beside
All 75, in canonical order
Every use, in order
Every use, grouped by book, with its verse.
6 spellings and their grammar
STEP Bible tags every word of the Hebrew and Greek text with its spelling and its grammar. Both lists below count the rows printed underneath, written out in English, with the code beside each one as it was tagged.
How it is spelled
- σημεῖον36
- σημεῖα31
- σημείοις4
- σημείων2
- σημεῖόν1
- σημεῖον.¶1
The grammar of each form
- noun · accusative (object) · neuter plural26N-APN
- noun · accusative (object) · neuter singular20N-ASN
- noun · nominative (subject) · neuter singular18N-NSN
- noun · nominative (subject) · neuter plural5N-NPN
- noun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter plural4N-DPN
- noun · genitive (“of”) · neuter plural2N-GPN
Matthew
thirteen uses
Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.”
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: sign
Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
and 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.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: the signs
A 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.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: sign
While 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?”
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: sign
For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
At 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.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: sign
Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
Mark
five uses
Then the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, testing Him by demanding from Him a sign from heaven.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
Jesus 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.”
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?”
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: sign
For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
Luke
eleven uses
And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: sign
Then 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,
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
And others tested Him by demanding a sign from heaven.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
As 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.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: sign
For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will be a sign to this generation.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: sign
There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · nominative (subject) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
There 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.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · nominative (subject) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
When 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.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: sign
John
seventeen uses
Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.
- σημείωνsemeionnoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
On account of this, the Jews demanded, “What sign can You show us to prove Your authority to do these things?”
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: sign
While He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the signs He was doing and believed in His name.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
He 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.”
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.”
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
This was now the second sign that Jesus performed after coming from Judea into Galilee.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: sign
A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
When 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.”
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: sign
Jesus 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.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
So they asked Him, “What sign then will You perform, so that we may see it and believe You? What will You do?
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: sign
Many in the crowd, however, believed in Him and said, “When the Christ comes, will He perform more signs than this man?”
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
Because 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.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
Many came to Him and said, “Although John never performed a sign, everything he said about this man was true.”
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: sign
Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign.
- σημεῖον.¶semeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: sign
Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
Acts
thirteen uses
I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
Men 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.
- σημείοιςsemeioisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter pluraltagged: by signs
A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · nominative (subject) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
“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.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: sign
For the man who was miraculously healed was over forty years old.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: sign
as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · nominative (subject) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
The crowds gave their undivided attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
So 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.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
Romans
two uses
And 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.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: sign
by 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.
- σημείωνsemeionnoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter pluraltagged: of signs
1 Corinthians
two uses
Jews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom,
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.
- σημεῖόνsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
2 Corinthians
two uses
The true marks of an apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · nominative (subject) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
- σημείοιςsemeioisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
2 Thessalonians
two uses
The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,
- σημείοιςsemeioisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter pluraltagged: in signs
This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: sign
Hebrews
one use
and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.
- σημείοιςsemeioisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter pluraltagged: by signs
Revelation
seven uses
And 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.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: a sign
Then another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: sign
And the second beast performed great signs to cause even fire from heaven to come down to earth in the presence of the people.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
Because 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.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
Then I saw another great and marvelous sign in heaven: seven angels with the seven final plagues, with which the wrath of God is completed.
- σημεῖονsemeionnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: sign
These 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.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
But 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.
- σημεῖαsemeianoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: signs
Where it leads
Studies that open this word1
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Spellings are counted as the Greek text spells them, with the sentence's own punctuation taken off the word first, so a form that ends a clause is not counted as a second spelling.
The words it stands beside are the nouns, verbs and adjectives immediately before or after it, counted in every verse where the word stands. The article, the conjunctions and the prepositions are left out, because they stand beside every word.
The family is read from the lexicon by the stem the two words share, with the accents off, and a person or a place named on the stem is left out.
