Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σημαίνω”
Understanding sēmaínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
signify. - of uncertain derivation) - to indicate
G4591
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σημαίνω
Phoneticsay-mah'-ee-no
Transliterationsēmaínō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
signify. - of uncertain derivation) - to indicate
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 18:32 | “That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.” Word: σημαίνω (sēmaínō) | |
| Acts 25:27 | “For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him. ” Word: σημαίνω (sēmaínō) | |
| Revelation 1:1 | “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:” Word: σημαίνω (sēmaínō) |