Strong's Lexicon parasémos: Marked, distinguished, signified Original Word: παρασημος Word Origin: From παρά (para, meaning "beside" or "alongside") and σῆμα (séma, meaning "sign" or "mark") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "parasémos," the concept of a sign or mark can be related to Hebrew words such as אוֹת (oth, Strong's H226), meaning "sign" or "token." Usage: The Greek word "parasémos" is used to describe something that is marked or distinguished by a sign. In the context of the New Testament, it refers to a ship that is marked with a figurehead or emblem, indicating its identity or origin. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient maritime culture, ships often bore figureheads or emblems that served as identifying marks. These symbols could represent the ship's name, its home port, or a deity believed to offer protection. Such markings were important for navigation, trade, and communication, as they conveyed information about the vessel's origin and allegiance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom para and séma (a sign, mark) Definition marked amiss, marked at the side, marked with a sign NASB Translation figurehead (1), had (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3902: παράσημοςπαράσημος, παράσημον (παρά (which see IV. 2), and σῆμα (a mark)) 1. marked falsely, spurious, counterfeit; as coin. 2. marked beside or on the margin; so of noteworthy words, which the reader of a book marks on the margin hence, 3. universally, noted, marked, conspicuous, remarkable (of persons, in a bad sense, notorious); marked with a sign: ἐν πλοίῳ παρασήμῳ Διοσκωυροις, in a ship marked with the image or figure of the Dioscuri, Acts 28:11 (cf. B. D. under the word From para and the base of semaino; side-marked, i.e. Labelled (with a badge (figure-head) of a ship) -- sign. see GREEK para see GREEK semaino |
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