Siagṓn — G4600

Definition

feminine noun

the jaw-bone, i.e. (by implication) the cheek or side of the face

Usually translated as

cheek

Origin

of uncertain derivation

Occurrences

Siagṓn occurs 2 times in the King James.

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

• Matthew 5:39 — But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek (σιαγόνα), turn to him the other also.
• Luke 6:29 — And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek (σιαγόνα) offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.