ἐπίσημος

epísēmos

Number

G1978

Language

Greek

Original word

ἐπίσημος

Transliteration

epísēmos

KJV occurrences

2 verses

Definition

remarkable, i.e. (figuratively) eminent

KJV: notable, of note

Root / derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and some form of the base of G4591 (σημαίνω);

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπίσημος across 2 verses.

notable1×

note1×

2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse

And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

Romans1 verse

Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

What does Strong's G1978 (epísēmos) mean?

remarkable, i.e. (figuratively) eminent

How many times does G1978 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1978 (ἐπίσημος) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “notable.”

How is epísēmos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1978 is rendered as “notable” (1×), “note” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἐπίσημος come from?

from G1909 (ἐπί) and some form of the base of G4591 (σημαίνω);