767. asémos

Lexicon

asémos: Unmarked, indistinct, obscure

Original Word: ἄσημος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: asémos
Pronunciation: AH-say-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (as'-ay-mos)
Definition: Unmarked, indistinct, obscure
Meaning: (lit: unmarked, unstamped), undistinguished, obscure, unknown.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

ignoble, insignificant

From a (as a negative particle) and the base of semaino; unmarked, i.e. (figuratively) ignoble -- mean.

see GREEK a

see GREEK semaino

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and the same as sémainó
Definition
without mark
NASB Translation
insignificant (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 767: ἄσημος

ἄσημος, ἄσημον (σῆμα a mark), unmarked or unstamped (money); unknown, of no mark, insignificant, ignoble: Acts 21:39. (3Macc. 1:3; in Greek writings from Herodotus down; tropically, from Euripides, down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-, meaning "not" or "without") and "σῆμα" (sēma, meaning "mark" or "sign").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἄσημος, the concept of being "unmarked" or "obscure" can be related to Hebrew terms that convey similar meanings, such as those indicating a lack of distinction or clarity. However, specific Strong's Hebrew entries that correspond directly to ἄσημος are not readily identifiable due to the unique nuances of Greek and Hebrew languages.

Usage: The word ἄσημος is used in the New Testament to describe something that is not clearly defined or is without a distinctive mark. It appears in contexts where clarity or distinction is absent.

Context: The Greek term ἄσημος is relatively rare in the New Testament, appearing in contexts that emphasize the absence of a clear or distinguishing mark. In the Berean Standard Bible, this term is used to describe situations or objects that lack clarity or are not easily identifiable. The concept of being "unmarked" or "obscure" can be applied metaphorically to describe individuals or groups that do not stand out due to a lack of distinctive features or characteristics.

In the cultural and historical context of the New Testament, marks or signs often held significant meaning, whether in terms of identity, ownership, or religious symbolism. Therefore, the absence of such a mark, as indicated by ἄσημος, could imply a lack of identity or recognition. This term invites readers to consider the importance of spiritual and moral distinctiveness in a world where clarity and identity are often obscured.

Forms and Transliterations

άσημα άσημον ασημου ασήμου ἀσήμου άσηπτα άσηπτον ασήπτων asemou asēmou asḗmou

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 21:39 Adj-GFS
GRK: Κιλικίας οὐκ ἀσήμου πόλεως πολίτης
NAS: of no insignificant city;
KJV: a citizen of no mean city: and,
INT: of Cilicia not [of an] insignificant city a citizen

Strong's Greek 767
1 Occurrence

ἀσήμου — 1 Occ.