Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
cheek
Usage: σιαγών, -όνος, ἡ [in LXX for לְחִי ;] the jawbone, jaw, cheek: Mat.5:39, Luk.6:29 (cf. MM, xxii).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4600
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
21
Books
14
Strong's G4600 Quick Answer
Strong's G4600 σιαγόνα is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. siagon (see-ag-one') n. 1. the jaw-bone 2. (by implication) the cheek or side of the face It has 21 linked Bible usages across 14 books. Visible English usage signals include cheek. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- siagon (see-ag-one') n. 1. the jaw-bone 2. (by implication) the cheek or side of the face
- Usage
- 21 linked usages
- Books
- 14 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- cheek
Meaning and Definition
siagon (see-ag-one') n. 1. the jaw-bone 2. (by implication) the cheek or side of the face [of uncertain derivation] KJV: cheek
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4600. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4600 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Strong's G4600, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
cheek
Matthew 5:39
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How Strong's G4600 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 18 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4600 (σιαγόνα) appears 22 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Kingdoms 22:24 — σιαγόνα
- 2 Chronicles 18:23 — σιαγόνα
- Ezekiel 29:4 — σιαγόνας
- Hosea 11:4 — σιαγόνας
- Isaiah 50:6 — σιαγόνας
Strong's G4600 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G4600 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also.
Strong's G4600 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
18 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And they came to Lehi: and the Philistines shouted, and ran to meet him: and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him, and the ropes that were upon his arms became as tow which is burned with fire; and his bonds were consumed from off his hands.
And he found the jawbone of an ass that had been cast away, and he put forth his hand and took it, and smote with it a thousand men.
And Samson said, With the jawbone of an ass I have utterly destroyed them, For with the jawbone of an ass I have smitten a thousand men.
Strong's G4600 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
He that seeketh the law shall be filled therewith: But the hypocrite will be offended thereat.
Usage Excerpts
First 21 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4600.
And they came to Lehi: and the Philistines shouted, and ran to meet him: and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him, and the ropes that were upon his arms became as tow which is burned with fire; and his bonds were consumed from off his hands.
And he found the jawbone of an ass that had been cast away, and he put forth his hand and took it, and smote with it a thousand men.
And Samson said, With the jawbone of an ass I have utterly destroyed them, For with the jawbone of an ass I have smitten a thousand men.
And it came to pass when he ceased speaking, that he cast the jawbone out of his hand; and he called that place the Lifting of the jawbone.
And God broke open a hollow place in the jaw, and there came thence water, and he drank; and his spirit returned and he revived: therefore the name of the fountain was called, The well of the invoker, which is in Lehi, until this day.
And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, What sort of a spirit of the Lord has spoken in thee?
Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah drew near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said to him, By what way passed the Spirit of the Lord from me to speak to thee?
He has attacked me with the keen glances of his eyes; With his sharp spear he has smitten me down upon my knees; And they have run upon me with one accord.
Look upon me, and wonder, Laying your hand upon your cheek.
Be ye not as horse and mule, which have no understanding: But thou must constrain their jaws with bit and curb, Lest they should come nigh to thee.
How are thy cheeks beautiful as those of a dove, Thy neck as chains!
His cheeks are as bowls of spices pouring forth perfumes: His lips are lilies, dropping choice myrrh.
I gave my back to scourges, and my cheeks to blows; and I turned not away my face from the shame of spitting:
She weeps sore in the night, And her tears are on her cheeks; And there is none of all her lovers to comfort her: All that were her friends have dealt deceitfully with her, They are become her enemies.
He will give his cheek to him that smites him: He will be filled full with reproaches.
And I will put hooks in thy jaws, and I will cause the fish of thy river to stick to thy sides, and I will bring thee up out of the midst of thy river:
When men were destroyed, I drew them with the bands of my love: and I will be to them as a man smiting another on his cheek: and I will have respect to him, I will prevail with him.
Now shall the daughter of Zion be completely hedged in: he has laid siege against us: they shall smite the tribes of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also.
He that seeketh the law shall be filled therewith: But the hypocrite will be offended thereat.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4600, grouped by book.
Judges 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Song of Solomon 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hosea 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Micah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4600 FAQ
What does siagon (σιαγών) mean?
Siagon (Strong's G4600) is a Greek word most simply glossed "cheek". siagon (see-ag-one') n. 1. the jaw-bone 2. (by implication) the cheek or side of the face
How many times is siagon (σιαγών) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 21 linked usages for Strong's G4600 across 14 books.
Where can I study siagon (σιαγών) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4600 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate siagon (σιαγών)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as cheek. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4600 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 18 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4600, with linked reader references where each row is available.