Greek · G4592, G2540 · unreviewed

σημεῖα τῶν καιρῶν

An indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally · time/right time

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σημεῖον G4592 an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally

Pronunciation sēmeîon

Miracle as divine authenticating sign, not merely a wonder but proof of God's authority.

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καιρός G2540 time/right time

Pronunciation kairós

A specific, opportune moment or season—not merely duration but the right time for action.

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What does σημεῖα τῶν καιρῶν (sēmeia tōn kairōn) mean in the Bible?

σημεῖον · καιρός is a Greek word meaning "signs of the appointed times".

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Meaning

signs of the appointed times

Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Neuter Matt 12:39 · Matt 16:4 · Matt 24:3 · Matt 24:30 · Mark 8:12 · Mark 13:4 · Luke 2:12 · Luke 11:29 · Luke 11:30 · Luke 21:7 · Acts 4:16 · Acts 4:22 · 2 Thess 3:17 · Rev 12:1 · Rev 12:3 18×

Nominative · Plural · Neuter Mark 16:17 · Luke 21:11 · Luke 21:25 · Acts 2:43 · Acts 5:12 · 2 Cor 12:12 6×

Genitive · Plural · Neuter Mark 16:20 · John 2:11 · Rom 15:19 3×

Dative · Plural · Neuter Acts 2:22 · 2 Cor 12:12 · 2 Thess 2:9 · Heb 2:4 4×

Accusative · Plural · Neuter Matt 16:3 · Matt 24:24 · Mark 13:22 · John 2:23 · John 3:2 · John 4:48 · John 6:2 · John 6:26 · John 7:31 · John 9:16 · John 11:47 · John 12:37 · John 20:30 · Acts 2:19 · Acts 4:30 · Acts 6:8 26×

Accusative · Singular · Neuter Matt 12:38 · Matt 12:39 · Matt 16:1 · Matt 16:4 · Matt 26:48 · Mark 8:11 · Mark 8:12 · Luke 2:34 · Luke 11:16 · Luke 11:29 · Luke 23:8 · John 2:18 · John 4:54 · John 6:14 · John 6:30 · John 10:41 20×

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

Acts 14 — Through Many Hardships into the Kingdom Acts 15 — The Gospel of Grace Clarified and the Gentiles Received Acts 24 — Paul Before Felix: Resurrection Hope, Clear Conscience, and Coming Judgment Acts 5 — Holy Fear, Bold Witness, and Joyful Suffering Colossians 4 — Prayer, Wise Witness, Faithful Service, and Gospel Fellowship John 11 — The Resurrection and the Life, the Raising of Lazarus, and the Plot to Kill Jesus John 12 — The Anointed King, the Lifted-Up Son of Man, and the Hour of Glory John 2 — The First Sign, the True Temple, and the Glory of Jesus Revealed John 20 — The Risen Lord: Empty Tomb, Eyewitness Faith, Peace, Mission, Spirit, Thomas, and the Purpose of the Gospel John 4 — Living Water, True Worship, and the Savior of the World John 6 — The Bread of Life, the Words of Eternal Life, and the Crisis of True Discipleship John 7 — The Feast, the Divided Crowd, and the Living Water of Jesus John 9 — The Man Born Blind, the Light of the World, and the Blindness of Religious Unbelief Luke 11 — Prayer, Kingdom Conflict, True Hearing, and the Exposure of Hypocrisy Luke 12 — Fear God, Confess Christ, Seek the Kingdom, and Be Ready Luke 21 — The Widow’s Gift, Jerusalem’s Fall, and Watchfulness before the Son of Man Luke 23 — The Innocent King Condemned, Crucified with Transgressors, and Buried in Hope Luke 4 — The Spirit-Anointed Son Tested, Rejected, and Proclaiming the Kingdom Mark 1 — The Beginning of the Gospel: The Servant-King Appears with Authority Mark 13 — Watch and Endure: Temple Judgment, Gospel Witness, Tribulation, the Son of Man, and Readiness Mark 8 — Seeing Jesus Clearly: Bread, Blindness, Confession, Cross, and Discipleship Matthew 12 — The Lord of the Sabbath, the Servant of the Lord, and the Crisis of Unbelief Matthew 16 — The Confession of the Christ, the Church Christ Builds, and the Cross-Shaped Way of Discipleship Matthew 21 — The King Enters Jerusalem, Judges Fruitless Religion, and Exposes Rejected-Son Leadership Matthew 24 — The Olivet Discourse: Temple Desolation, Coming Judgment, the Son of Man, and Watchful Readiness Matthew 8 — The Authority of Jesus over Uncleanness, Sickness, Discipleship, Storms, and Demons Romans 13 — Submission to Governing Authorities, Love as the Fulfillment of the Law, and Life in the Light of the Coming Day Romans 15 — Bearing with the Weak, Welcoming One Another, and Paul’s Priestly Mission to the Gentiles Romans 4 — Abraham Justified by Faith and the Promise Secured by Grace

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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