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σημεῖον G4592

G4592 is the Greek word σημεῖον, transliterated sēmeîon. The King James Version most often renders it sign.

Word: σημεῖονTransliteration: sēmeîonLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 67 verses

What it means

an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.

Where it comes from

neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of G4591 (σημαίνω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 75 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sign 29×signs 21×miracles 13×miracle 6×wonder 2×discern the signs 1×token 1×wonders 1×means of those miracles 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: miracle, sign, token, wonder.

Verses using σημεῖον

The first 40 of 67 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 12:38 · KJV

Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

Matthew 12:39 · KJV

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 · KJV

The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

Matthew 16:3 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

Mark 8:11 · KJV

And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.

Mark 8:12 · KJV

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 · KJV

Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?

Mark 13:22 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

Luke 2:12 · KJV

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Luke 2:34 · KJV

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 · KJV

And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.

Luke 11:29 · KJV

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 · KJV

For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.

Luke 21:7 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

John 2:18 · KJV

Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?

John 2:23 · KJV

Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.

John 3:2 · KJV

The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

John 4:48 · KJV

Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

John 4:54 · KJV

This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee.

John 6:2 · KJV

And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.

John 6:14 · KJV

Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.

John 6:26 · KJV

Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.

John 6:30 · KJV

They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work?

John 7:31 · KJV

And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?

John 9:16 · KJV

Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

John 10:41 · KJV

And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.

John 12:37 · KJV

But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

John 20:30 · KJV

And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:

Acts 2:19 · KJV

And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:

Common questions

What does Strong's G4592 mean?

G4592 is the Greek word σημεῖον (sēmeîon), meaning an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.

How is G4592 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sign (29 times), signs (21 times), miracles (13 times), miracle (6 times), wonder (2 times), among others.

How many times does G4592 appear in the Bible?

σημεῖον (sēmeîon) is tagged in 67 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4592 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of G4591 (σημαίνω).

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