The meaning of “σημεῖον”
Understanding sēmeîon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of σημαίνω miracle, sign, token, wonder. - an indication, especially ceremon...
σημεῖον
neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of σημαίνω miracle, sign, token, wonder. - an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:4 | “A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.” Word: σημεῖον (sēmeîon) | |
| Luke 11:30 | “For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.” Word: σημεῖον (sēmeîon) | |
| Acts 5:12 | “And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch.” Word: σημεῖον (sēmeîon) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:22 | “Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.” Word: σημεῖον (sēmeîon) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 3:17 | “The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.” Word: σημεῖον (sēmeîon) |