Berean Strong's Lexicon siniazo: To signal, to give a sign Original Word: σινιάζω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word σινίον (sinion), meaning "a sign" or "signal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "siniazo," the concept of signaling or giving a sign can be related to Hebrew words like אוֹת (oth), meaning "sign" or "token," which is used in contexts such as Genesis 9:12-13, where God sets a rainbow as a sign of His covenant. Usage: The verb "siniazo" is used to describe the act of making a sign or giving a signal, often to communicate non-verbally or to convey a message discreetly. In the context of the New Testament, it can imply a gesture or a motion intended to communicate something specific without the use of words. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, non-verbal communication was a common practice, especially in situations where verbal communication was not possible or appropriate. Signals and signs were used in various contexts, including military, theatrical, and everyday life, to convey messages quickly and effectively. In Jewish culture, gestures were also significant, often used in religious and social settings to express agreement, dissent, or other emotions. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4617: σινιάζωσινιάζω: 1 aorist infinitive σινιάσαι; (σινίον 'a sieve,' 'winnowing-van'; an ecclesiastical and Byzantine word (cf. Macarius, homil. 5, p. 73f (496 a., Migne edition))); to sift, shake in a sieve: τινα ὡς τόν σῖτον, i. e., dropping the figure, by inward agitation to try one's faith to the verge of overthrow, Luke 22:31. (Ecclesiastical writings (cf. Winer's Grammar, 92 (87), 26; (25), and see above).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sift. From sinion (a sieve); to riddle (figuratively) -- sift. Forms and Transliterations σινιασαι σινιάσαι σιρώνων σισόην siniasai siniásaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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