Biblica Analytica
G4600 Greek

σιαγών

siagōn

cheek

Lexicon Entry

Definition
cheek
Transliteration
siagōn
Strong's Number
G4600
Occurrences
2

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word siagōn (σιαγών) is defined as "cheek." It appears only twice in the Bible. This specific word emphasizes the cheeks as a distinct facial feature, pointing to a physical aspect of human appearance. In terms of usage, the context in which siagōn appears may relate to facial or bodily integrity, such as the idea of physical insult or striking someone on the cheek. This definition suggests a direct, tangible action affecting the body. Given its limited occurrences in the Bible, siagōn's significance may be related to its connection with concepts of physical harm, respect, or personal dignity.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G4600
Lemma
σιαγών
Transliteration
siagōn
Definition
cheek
Occurrences
2
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text