Original Word: Σημεῖν
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Semein
Pronunciation: say-MAY-in
Phonetic Spelling: (sem-eh-ee')
Definition: Semein, an ancestor of Jesus.
Meaning: The name "Semein" is a proper noun used in the New Testament, specifically referring to a genealogical figure. It is not a common noun and does not carry a broader meaning beyond its use as a name.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "σημεῖον" (semeion), meaning "sign" or "mark."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek name Σημεῖν, as it is a transliteration of a name found in the Greek genealogical record. However, genealogical names in the Hebrew Bible often have corresponding entries, such as those found in the genealogies of Genesis or Chronicles, but Σημεῖν itself does not have a direct Hebrew counterpart listed in Strong's Concordance.

Usage: The name Σημεῖν appears in the genealogical records of Jesus Christ, as found in the Gospel of Luke. It is part of the lineage that traces Jesus' ancestry.

Context: Σημεῖν (Semein) is mentioned in the New Testament in the context of the genealogy of Jesus Christ. This name appears in Luke 3:26, where it is listed among the ancestors of Jesus. The genealogy in Luke traces the lineage of Jesus through his legal father, Joseph, back to Adam, emphasizing Jesus' connection to all humanity. The inclusion of Semein in this genealogy highlights the historical and theological significance of Jesus' human ancestry, fulfilling the prophetic and covenantal promises made to the patriarchs. The genealogies in the Gospels serve to affirm Jesus' rightful place in the line of David, underscoring His messianic credentials and His role as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Shimi
Definition
Semein, an Isr.
NASB Translation
Semein (1).

STRONGS NT 4584: Σεμεϊ

Σεμεϊ, L marginal reading Σεμεΐν, T Tr WH Σεμηιν (see WHs Appendix, p. 155; cf. εἰ, ἰ) (שִׁמְעִי, i. e. famous), Semein (so R. V. but A. V. Semei), the name of a man: Luke 3:26.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Semei.

Of Hebrew origin (Shim'iy); Semei (i.e. Shimi), an Israelite -- Semei.

see HEBREW Shim'iy

Forms and Transliterations

Σεμεειν Σεμεείν Σεμεῒν Semein Semeï̀n

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