Σεμεΐ
Semei
Semein
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word Σεμεΐ (Semei) is a proper name, specifically a personal name. It is the only occurrence of this name in the Bible. The short definition of Semein is not provided, but based on the lemma, it is likely related to the verb σέμαι (semai), which means "to sow" or "to scatter". Given its limited occurrence, the range of usage for Semei is narrow. It is likely used to identify a specific individual, possibly a person known to the author or audience. Without more context, it is difficult to determine the significance of this name, but it may hold personal or cultural importance for the person or community being addressed.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text