Semeion — Sign, Miracle

John's preferred word for miracles: signs — wonders that point beyond themselves to who Jesus is.

Semeion in the Bible — example verses

“Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.”Matthew 12:38 (KJV)

“But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:”Matthew 12:39 (KJV)

“The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.”Matthew 16:1 (KJV)

“And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?”Matthew 16:3 (KJV)

“A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.”Matthew 16:4 (KJV)

“And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?”Matthew 24:3 (KJV)

“For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.”Matthew 24:24 (KJV)

“And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.”Matthew 24:30 (KJV)

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