UBS Greek Dictionary Article

Form 1

Part of speech: adjc.

Inflections: ἄσημος; -ον

Constructions: ἄσημος; ἀ-; σημαίνω

Sense 1: low, insignificant, inferior

Semantic entry: 87.59

Semantic domains: Status

Subdomains: Low Status or Rank [including persons of low status]

Definition: pertaining to being obscure or insignificant, with the possible implication of lacking in noble descent

Notes: In a number of languages, however, it would be important to avoid the double negative in RV ACT 21:39 · LV ACT 21:39 · Read together ACT 21:39 (despite the effectiveness of the litotes in Greek) by translating ‘a citizen of an important city.’

ACT 21:39: RV ACT 21:39 · LV ACT 21:39 · Read together ACT 21:39

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OET-RV ACT 21:39

39 “No, I’m a Yehudi (Jew) from Tarsos in Kilikia—a citizen of an important city,” said Paulos. “But please, let me speak to these people.”

OET-LV ACT 21:39

39 But the Paulos said:
On _one _hand I am a_Youdaiōns a_man, from _Tarsos, of_ the _Kilikia, a_citizen of_an_ not _insignificant city.
On _the _other _hand I _am _beseeching of _you, permit to _me to _speak to the people.

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

ἄσημος

Form 1

Sense 1: low, insignificant, inferior