Strong's Lexicon Sém: Sign, mark, token Original Word: σῆμ Word Origin: Derived from a primary root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H226 (אוֹת, 'oth): A sign, token, or mark, often used in the Old Testament to denote a miraculous sign or a covenantal sign from God. Usage: In the New Testament, "sém" is used to denote a sign or a mark that serves as an indication or evidence of something. It often refers to miraculous signs that authenticate a divine message or messenger. These signs are not merely wonders but carry a deeper significance, pointing to the power and authority of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, signs and omens were often interpreted as messages from the gods. In the Jewish context, signs were seen as manifestations of God's power and presence. The use of signs in the New Testament aligns with the Jewish understanding, where signs are seen as divine interventions that confirm God's covenant and promises. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Shem Definition Shem, a son of Noah NASB Translation Shem (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4590: ΣήμΣήμ (in Josephus, Σημας), ὁ (שֵׁם, 'name,' 'sign,' 'celebrity'; but variously explained)), Shem, the eldest son of Noah: Luke 3:36. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sem. Of Hebrew origin (Shem); Sem (i.e. Shem), a patriarch -- Sem. see HEBREW Shem Forms and Transliterations Σημ Σήμ Σὴμ σημαίαν Sem Sēm SḗmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |