σιαγών
siagōn · cheek
Greek word · Strong’s number G4600 · appears 2 times in the Bible
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siagōn (σιαγών) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “cheek”.
Jaw.
How to say it
si·a·gōn
Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.
Its senses in the Bible
- The side of the face.
From Abbott-Smith (1922) · Thayer (1889)
Where it appears
- Matthew 5:39
But I tell you not to resist the evil person; but whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
- Luke 6:29
To the one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from the one who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either.