Sēmeion σημεῖον

Sēmeion (Greek σημεῖον, Strong's G4592) is a Greek neuter noun meaning “sign”. It occurs 77 times in 69 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Topics

• Miracles of Jesus

Verses

Every verse with Sēmeion, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 12:38
  Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.”
• Matthew 12:39
  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:Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.
• Matthew 16:1
  The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven.
• Matthew 16:3
  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?and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times.
• Matthew 16:4
  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.A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Then He left them and went away.
• Matthew 24:3
  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?While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
• Matthew 24:24
  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.For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
• Matthew 24:30
  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.At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory.
• Matthew 26:48
  Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”

Mark

• Mark 8:11
  And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.Then the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, testing Him by demanding from Him a sign from heaven.
• Mark 8:12
  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.Jesus sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”
• Mark 13:4
  Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?”
• Mark 13:22
  For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
• Mark 16:17
  And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
• Mark 16:20
  And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it.

Luke

• Luke 2:12
  And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
• Luke 2:34
  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;Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
• Luke 11:16
  And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.And others tested Him by demanding a sign from heaven.
• Luke 11:29
  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.As the crowds were increasing, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.
• Luke 11:30
  For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will be a sign to this generation.
• Luke 21:7
  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?“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”
• Luke 21:11
  And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.
• Luke 21:25
  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;There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves.
• Luke 23:8
  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.When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.

John

• John 2:11
  This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.
• John 2:18
  Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?On account of this, the Jews demanded, “What sign can You show us to prove Your authority to do these things?”
• John 2:23
  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.While He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the signs He was doing and believed in His name.
• John 3:2
  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.He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”
• John 4:48
  Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.”
• John 4:54
  This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judea into Galilee.This was now the second sign that Jesus performed after coming from Judea into Galilee.
• John 6:2
  And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.
• John 6:14
  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.When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.”
• John 6:26
  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.Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.
• John 6:30
  They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work?So they asked Him, “What sign then will You perform, so that we may see it and believe You? What will You do?
• John 7:31
  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?Many in the crowd, however, believed in Him and said, “When the Christ comes, will He perform more signs than this man?”
• John 9:16
  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.Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.
• John 10:41
  And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.Many came to Him and said, “Although John never performed a sign, everything he said about this man was true.”
• John 11:47
  Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs.
• John 12:18
  For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign.
• John 12:37
  But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him.
• John 20:30
  And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book.

Acts

• Acts 2:19
  And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.
• Acts 2:22
  Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.
• Acts 2:43
  And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.
• Acts 4:16
  Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.“What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “It is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a remarkable miracle has occurred through them, and we cannot deny it.
• Acts 4:22
  For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.For the man who was miraculously healed was over forty years old.
• Acts 4:30
  By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”
• Acts 5:12
  And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch.The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade.
• Acts 6:8
  And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.
• Acts 7:36
  He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.
• Acts 8:6
  And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.The crowds gave their undivided attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform.
• Acts 8:13
  Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.
• Acts 14:3
  Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.
• Acts 15:12
  Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.

Romans

• Romans 4:11
  And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them.
• Romans 15:19
  Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians

• 1 Corinthians 1:22
  For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:Jews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom,
• 1 Corinthians 14:22
  Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.

2 Corinthians

• 2 Corinthians 12:12
  Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.The true marks of an apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.

2 Thessalonians

• 2 Thessalonians 2:9
  Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,
• 2 Thessalonians 3:17
  The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write.

Hebrews

• Hebrews 2:4
  God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.

Revelation

• Revelation 12:1
  And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed in the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head.
• Revelation 12:3
  And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.Then another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads.
• Revelation 13:13
  And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men,And the second beast performed great signs to cause even fire from heaven to come down to earth in the presence of the people.
• Revelation 13:14
  And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live.Because of the signs it was given to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived those who dwell on the earth, telling them to make an image to the beast that had been wounded by the sword and yet had lived.
• Revelation 15:1
  And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.Then I saw another great and marvelous sign in heaven: seven angels with the seven final plagues, with which the wrath of God is completed.
• Revelation 16:14
  For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty.
• Revelation 19:20
  And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).