G4592 σημεῖον (sēmeîon) — sign

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G4592

an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally

KJV usage: :--miracle, sign, token, wonder.

Etymology: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

a sign, a mark, token, by which anything is known or distinguished, Mt. 16:3; 24:3; 2 Thess. 3:17; a token, pledge, assurance, Lk. 2:12; a proof, evidence, convincing token, Mt. 12:38; 16:1; Jn. 2:18; in NT a sign, wonder, remarkable event, wonderful appearance, extraordinary phenomenon, 1 Cor. 14:22; Rev. 12:1, 3; 15:1; a portent, prodigy, Mt. 24:30; Acts 2:19; a wonderful work, miraculous operation, miracle, Mt. 24:24; Mk. 16:17, 20; meton. a sign, a signal character, Lk. 2:34

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 12:38 Matthew 12:39 Matthew 16:1 Matthew 16:3 Matthew 16:4 Matthew 24:3 Matthew 24:24 Matthew 24:30 Matthew 26:48 Mark 8:11 Mark 8:12 Mark 13:4 Mark 13:22 Mark 16:17 Mark 16:20 + 54 more →

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