G4592

σημεῖον

sēmeion

Neuter noun · From a presumed derivative of the base of σημαίνω (G4591)

Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of G4591; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally:—miracle, sign, token, wonder.

Outline

  1. a sign, mark, token
    1. that by which a person or a thing is distinguished from others and is known
    2. a sign, prodigy, portent, i.e. an unusual occurrence, transcending the common course of nature
      1. of signs portending remarkable events soon to happen
      2. of miracles and wonders by which God authenticates the men sent by him, or by which men prove that the cause they are pleading is God's

Usages (1/2)

Matthew 16:4

Breakdown

Sign of the prophet Jonah: Metaphor for the death of Yahawashi, i.e. being dead for three days and then coming back to life. Jonah was swallowed by a great fish where he remained for “three days and three nights”, Jonah 1:15–17.

Strongs concordance

Matthew 24:3

Breakdown

end of the world αἰών (ī-ō'n) - End of an age. The disciples understood that when the Roman empire was destroyed, the Kingdom of Israel would be established. They didn't understand however, that the Roman empire was going to fall and then rise again (Revelation 17:8).

Strongs concordance

Luke 21:25

Breakdown

with perplexity When the calamities come, the blinded masses will be perplexed not knowing from where the calamities came (Isaiah 33:6).

Strongs concordance

Loading...