Strong’s G1978 · Greek

ἐπίσημος
epísēmos

Definition

remarkable, i.e. (figuratively) eminent

Etymology

from G1909 (ἐπί) and some form of the base of G4591 (σημαίνω);

Where the KJV renders it

  • notable
  • of note

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