G4592: σημεῖον
sēmeîon · “sign”
Definition
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
KJV translates it as: miracle, sign, token, wonder
Word origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of G4591 (σημαίνω);
Extended definition
[in LXX chiefly for אוֹת ;]
a sign, mark, token;
(a) of that which distinguishes a person or thing from others: Mat.26:48 Luk.2:12, 2Th.3:17 (cf. Deiss., LAE, 153.2); before genitive epexeg., Rom.4:11; with genitive obj., Mat.24:8, 30, 2Co.12:12; with genitive subj., Mat.16:3;
(b) a sign of warning or admonition: Mat.12:39 16:4, Luk.2:34 11:29-30, 1Co.14:22;
(with) a sign portending future events (Soph., Plat. al.): Mrk.13:4, Luk.21:7, 11 21:25, Act.2:19, Rev.12:1, 3 15:1;
(d) of miracles and wonders (MM, xxii), regarded as signs of a divine authority: Mat.12:38-39 16:1, 4 Mrk.8:11-12 Luk.11:16, 29 23:8, Jhn.2:11, 18 2:23 4:54 6:30 10:41 12:18, Act.4:16, 22; pl., Mrk.16:17, 20, Jhn.2:11, 23 3:2 6:2, 14 6:26 7:31 9:16 11:47 12:37 20:30, Act.8:6, 1Co.1:22 (Lft., Notes, 162); the same ascribed to false teachers and demons: Mat.24:24, Mrk.13:22, 2Th.2:9, Rev.13:13-14 16:14 19:20; σ. καὶ τέρατα (τ. καὶ σ.; cf. Tr., Syn., § xci), Mat.24:24, Mrk.13:22, Jhn.4:48, Act.2:19, 43 4:30 5:12 6:8 7:36 14:3 15:12, Rom.15:19, 2Th.2:9; id. before καὶ δυνάμεις, 2Co.12:12, Heb.2:4; σ. καὶ δυνάμεις, Act.8:13; δ. καὶ τ. καὶ σ., Act.2:22; σ. διδόναι, Mat.24:24, Mrk.13:22.†
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Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4592 is translated
- signs ×30
- sign ×16
- a sign ×15
- the signs ×2
- by signs ×2
- a sign? ×1
- a sign. ×1
- signs. ×1
- sign: ×1
- signs, ×1
- as a sign ×1
- signs! ×1
Bible verses with G4592 (sēmeîon)
Sēmeîon appears in 69 verses; the first 25 are shown below.
- Matthew 12:38
Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.
- Matthew 12:39
But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
- Matthew 16:1
The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.
- Matthew 16:3
And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?
- 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.
- Matthew 24:3
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
- Matthew 24:24
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
- Matthew 24:30
And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
- Matthew 26:48
Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.
- Mark 8:11
And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.
- Mark 8:12
And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.
- Mark 13:4
Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?
- Mark 13:22
For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.
- Mark 16:17
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
- Mark 16:20
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
- Luke 2:12
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
- Luke 2:34
And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
- Luke 11:16
And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.
- Luke 11:29
And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.
- Luke 11:30
For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.
- Luke 21:7
And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?
- Luke 21:11
And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
- Luke 21:25
And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
- Luke 23:8
And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.
- John 2:11
This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
All 69 references
- John 2:18
- John 2:23
- John 3:2
- John 4:48
- John 4:54
- John 6:2
- John 6:14
- John 6:26
- John 6:30
- John 7:31
- John 9:16
- John 10:41
- John 11:47
- John 12:18
- John 12:37
- John 20:30
- Acts 2:19
- Acts 2:22
- Acts 2:43
- Acts 4:16
- Acts 4:22
- Acts 4:30
- Acts 5:12
- Acts 6:8
- Acts 7:36
- Acts 8:6
- Acts 8:13
- Acts 14:3
- Acts 15:12
- Romans 4:11
- Romans 15:19
- 1 Corinthians 1:22
- 1 Corinthians 14:22
- 2 Corinthians 12:12
- 2 Thessalonians 2:9
- 2 Thessalonians 3:17
- Hebrews 2:4
- Revelation 12:1
- Revelation 12:3
- Revelation 13:13
- Revelation 13:14
- Revelation 15:1
- Revelation 16:14
- Revelation 19:20