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Lexicon :: Strong's G4623 - siōpaō

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σιωπάω
Transliteration
siōpaō (Key)
Pronunciation
see-o-pah'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
From siope (silence, i.e. a hush, properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary stillness, or inability to speak, and thus differing from σιγή (G4602), which is rather a voluntary refusal or indisposition to speak, although the terms are often used synonymously)
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Strong’s Definitions

σιωπάω siōpáō, see-o-pah'-o; from σιωπή siōpḗ (silence, i.e. a hush; properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary stillness, or inability to speak; and thus differing from G4602, which is rather a voluntary refusal or indisposition to speak, although the terms are often used synonymously); to be dumb (but not deaf also, like G2974 properly); figuratively, to be calm (as quiet water):—dumb, (hold) peace.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x

The KJV translates Strong's G4623 in the following manner: hold (one's) peace (9x), peace (1x), dumb (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x
The KJV translates Strong's G4623 in the following manner: hold (one's) peace (9x), peace (1x), dumb (1x).

  1. to be silent, hold one's peace

    1. used of one's silence because dumb

  2. metaph. of a calm, quiet sea

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σιωπάω siōpáō, see-o-pah'-o; from σιωπή siōpḗ (silence, i.e. a hush; properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary stillness, or inability to speak; and thus differing from G4602, which is rather a voluntary refusal or indisposition to speak, although the terms are often used synonymously); to be dumb (but not deaf also, like G2974 properly); figuratively, to be calm (as quiet water):—dumb, (hold) peace.
STRONGS G4623:
σιωπάω, σιώπω; imperfect, 3 person singular ἐσιώπα, 3 person plural ἐσιώπων; future σιωπήσω (Luke 19:40 L T Tr WH); 1 aorist ἐσιώπησα; (σιωπή silence); from Homer down; to be silent, hold one's peace: properly, Matthew 20:31; Matthew 26:63; Mark 3:4; Mark 9:34; Mark 10:48; Mark 14:61; Luke 18:39 R G; Luke 19:40; Acts 18:9; used of one silent because dumb, Luke 1:20; 4 Macc. 10:18; likesileo in the Latin poets, used metaphorically of a calm, quiet sea ((in rhetorical command)): Mark 4:39. (Synonym: see ἡσυχάζω.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
20:31; 26:63
Mark
3:4; 4:39; 9:34; 10:48; 14:61
Luke
1:20; 4; 18:39; 19:40; 19:40
Acts
18:9

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4623 matches the Greek σιωπάω (siōpaō),
which occurs 27 times in 25 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 30:14

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 30:14 - But if her husband altogether hold his peace at her from day to day, then he establisheth all her vows, or all her bonds, which are upon her: he hath established them, because he held his peace at her in the day that he heard them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 27:9

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 27:9 - And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Keep silence, and hearken, O Israel: This day thou art become the people of Jehovah thy God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 18:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 18:9 - And they said, Arise, and let us go up against them; for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go and to enter in to possess the land.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 22:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 22:3 - And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth-gilead is ours, and we are still, and take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria?

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 2:3 - And the sons of the prophets that were at Beth-el came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that Jehovah will take away thy master from thy head to-day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 2:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 2:5 - And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came near to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that Jehovah will take away thy master from thy head to-day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 7:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 7:9 - Then they said one to another, We do not well; this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, punishment will overtake us; now therefore come, let us go and tell the king’s household.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 25:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 25:16 - And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Have we made thee of the king’s counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 8:11

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 8:11 - So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:6 -
Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged;
And though I forbear, what am I eased?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 18:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 18:3 -
Wherefore are we counted as beasts,
And are become unclean in your sight?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:21 -
Unto me men gave ear, and waited,
And kept silence for my counsel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:27 -
My heart is troubled, and resteth not;
Days of affliction are come upon me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 41:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 41:12 -
I will not keep silence concerning his limbs,
Nor his mighty strength, nor his goodly frame.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 36:21

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 36:21 - But they held their peace, and answered him not a word; for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:14 - I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry out like a travailing woman; I will gasp and pant together.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 62:1

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 62:1 - For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness go forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burneth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 62:6

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 62:6 - I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that are Jehovah’s remembrancers, take ye no rest,

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 64:12

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 64:12 - Wilt thou refrain thyself for these things, O Jehovah? wilt thou hold thy peace, and afflict us very sore?

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 65:6

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 65:6 - Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, yea, I will recompense into their bosom,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 4:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 4:19 - My anguish, my anguish! I am pained at my very heart; my heart is disquieted in me; I cannot hold my peace; because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLam 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 2:10 -
The elders of the daughter of Zion sit upon the ground, they keep silence;
They have cast up dust upon their heads; they have girded themselves with sackcloth:
The virgins of Jerusalem hang down their heads to the ground.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLam 2:18

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 2:18 -
Their heart cried unto the Lord:
O wall of the daughter of Zion, let tears run down like a river day and night;
Give thyself no respite; let not the apple of thine eye cease.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:28

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:28 -
Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he hath laid it upon him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 5:13

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 5:13 - Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.
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