Strong's Lexicon episémos: Notable, distinguished, marked, prominent Original Word: ἐπίσημος Word Origin: From the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and σῆμα (sēma, meaning "mark" or "sign"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "episémos," the concept of being marked or distinguished can be found in Hebrew words like נִכְבָּד (nikhbad, meaning "honored" or "distinguished") and מְפֻלָּא (mefula, meaning "wonderful" or "distinguished"). Usage: The Greek word "episémos" is used to describe something or someone that is marked or distinguished in a way that sets them apart from others. It conveys the idea of being notable or prominent, often in a positive sense. In the New Testament, it is used to highlight individuals or groups that are recognized for their significance or importance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, being "episémos" could refer to someone who held a position of honor or was recognized for their achievements or status. This term would have been understood by early Christians as denoting someone who stood out in a community, either for their virtues, leadership, or contributions to the faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and the same as sémainó Definition bearing a mark, notable NASB Translation notorious (1), outstanding (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1978: ἐπίσημοςἐπίσημος, 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). From epi and some form of the base of semaino; remarkable, i.e. (figuratively) eminent -- notable, of note. see GREEK epi see GREEK semaino Englishman's Concordance Matthew 27:16 Adj-AMSGRK: 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 Strong's Greek 1978 |
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