σημεῖα
semeia
signs
neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of σημαίνω; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally:--miracle, sign, token, wonder.
Mark 13:22 · Word #8
Lexicon G4592
| Lemma | σημεῖον |
| Transliteration | sēmeîon |
| Strong's | G4592 |
| In-context | signs |
| Literal | signs |
Morphology N ACC N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σημεῖον |
| Strong's | G4592 |
SIBI-P1 G4592-01
sign-markers
| Root | σημεῖον (sēmeion) |
| Core Meanings | sign, mark, indication, token, portent, miracle |
| Semantic Range | visible sign, distinguishing mark, miraculous wonder, symbolic act, confirming token, apocalyptic portent |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical text, σημεῖα often denotes acts or events that reveal divine authority or authenticate a messenger, especially miraculous works that signify deeper spiritual realities. They function not merely as wonders but as indicators pointing to God’s redemptive activity and covenantal faithfulness. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, neuter, plural; occurring as either accusative neuter plural (ANP) or nominative neuter plural (NNP). The form σημεῖα serves for both cases in Koine Greek. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "sign-markers" preserves the root idea from σημαίνω (to signify, to indicate), emphasizing something that points beyond itself as an indicator. The morphology (ANP/NNP) identifies this as neuter plural, either accusative or nominative; the English plural "sign-markers" reflects this number while remaining suitable for either subject or object usage in context. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root σημεῖον (sign, mark, indication, token, portent, miracle)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G4592-02 |
semeiois | to the indicating-signs |
G4592-03 |
semeion | a sign-indication |
Word Usage (77 occurrences of G4592)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:38 | σημεῖον | semeion | |
| Matthew 12:39 | σημεῖον | semeion | |
| Matthew 12:39 | σημεῖον | semeion-2 |