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Strong's Lexicon episémos: Notable, distinguished, marked, prominent Original Word: ἐπίσημος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: episémos Pronunciation: eh-PEE-say-mos Phonetic Spelling: (ep-is'-ay-mos) Definition: notable, conspicuous. Meaning: The term ἐπίσημος is an adjective meaning "marked," "notable," "distinguished," or "illustrious." It conveys the idea of something or someone being marked out or distinguished in a particular way. Word Origin: From the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and the noun σῆμα (sēma, meaning "mark" or "sign"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπίσημος, similar concepts of being marked or distinguished can be found in Hebrew words such as נָכַר (nakar, Strong's Hebrew 5234), which means "to recognize" or "to regard," and שֵׁם (shem, Strong's Hebrew 8034), meaning "name" or "reputation," often used to denote fame or renown. These Hebrew terms capture the essence of being notable or recognized, akin to the Greek ἐπίσημος. Usage: The word ἐπίσημος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals or things that are notable or distinguished. It appears in contexts where a person or group is recognized for their significance or prominence. Context: The Greek term ἐπίσημος is found in the New Testament in two notable passages. In Romans 16:7, Paul refers to Andronicus and Junia as "outstanding among the apostles" (BSB), indicating their notable status and recognition within the early Christian community. The use of ἐπίσημος here underscores their distinguished reputation and possibly their leadership or influence among the apostles. The term suggests that they were well-regarded and held in high esteem. In Matthew 27:16, the term is used to describe Barabbas as a "notorious prisoner" (BSB). Here, ἐπίσημος conveys the idea of Barabbas being well-known, though in a negative sense, for his criminal activities. The use of the word in this context highlights the public recognition of Barabbas's infamy. The dual usage of ἐπίσημος in these passages illustrates its flexibility in describing both positive and negative forms of distinction. Whether in a commendable or infamous context, the term signifies a level of recognition and prominence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from epi and the same as sémainó Definition bearing a mark, notable NASB Translation notorious (1), outstanding (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1978: ἐπίσημος ἐπίσημος, ἐπίσημον (σῆμα a sign, mark); 1. properly, having a mark on it, marked, stamped, coined: ἀργύριον, χρυσός (Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Polybius, Josephus). 2. tropically, marked (Latininsignis), both in a good and bad sense; in a good sense, of note, illustrious: Romans 16:7 (Herodotus and following); in a bad sense, notorious, infamous: Matthew 27:16 (Euripides, Or. 249; Josephus, Antiquities 5, 7, 1; Plutarch, Fab. Max. 14; others). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance notable, of note. From epi and some form of the base of semaino; remarkable, i.e. (figuratively) eminent -- notable, of note. see GREEK epi see GREEK semaino Forms and Transliterations επίσημα επισημοι επίσημοι ἐπίσημοι επισημον επίσημον ἐπίσημον επίσημος episemoi episēmoi epísemoi epísēmoi episemon episēmon epísemon epísēmon Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 27:16 Adj-AMS GRK: τότε δέσμιον ἐπίσημον λεγόμενον Ἰησοῦν NAS: they were holding a notorious prisoner, KJV: then a notable prisoner, INT: then a prisoner notable called Romans 16:7 Adj-NMP GRK: οἵτινές εἰσιν ἐπίσημοι ἐν τοῖς NAS: who are outstanding among KJV: who are of note among the apostles, INT: who are of note among the Strong's Greek 1978 2 Occurrences ἐπίσημοι — 1 Occ. ἐπίσημον — 1 Occ.