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ἐπίσημος G1978
G1978 is the Greek word ἐπίσημος, transliterated epísēmos. The King James Version most often renders it notable.
What it means
remarkable, i.e. (figuratively) eminent.
Where it comes from
from G1909 (ἐπί) and some form of the base of G4591 (σημαίνω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: notable, of note.
Verses using ἐπίσημος
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 27:16 · KJV
And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Romans 16:7 · KJV
Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1978 mean?
G1978 is the Greek word ἐπίσημος (epísēmos), meaning remarkable, i.e. (figuratively) eminent.
How is G1978 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it notable (1 time), note (1 time).
How many times does G1978 appear in the Bible?
ἐπίσημος (epísēmos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1978 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and some form of the base of G4591 (σημαίνω).
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