Epísēmos — G1978

Definition

adjective

remarkable, i.e. (figuratively) eminent

1. properly, having a mark on it, marked, stamped, coined
2. tropically, marked (Latininsignis), both in a good and bad sense

Usually translated as

notable, of note

Origin

from G1909 and some form of the base of G4591

• epí (G1909)
• sēmaínō (G4591)

Occurrences

Epísēmos occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Romans (1)

• Matthew 27:16 — And they had then a notable (ἐπίσημον) prisoner, called Barabbas.
• Romans 16:7 — Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note (ἐπίσημοι) among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.