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Lexicon :: Strong's G4623 - siōpaō

Aa
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 10 times in 10 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 20:31

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 20:31 - And the people gave them orders to be quiet; but they went on crying even louder, Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:63

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:63 - But Jesus said not a word. And the high priest said to him, I put you on oath, by the living God, that you will say to us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 3:4

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 3:4 - And he said to them, Is it right to do good on the Sabbath or to do evil? to give life or to put to death? But they said nothing.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:39

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:39 - And he came out of his sleep, and gave strong orders to the wind, and said to the sea, Peace, be at rest. And the wind went down, and there was a great calm.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 9:34

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 9:34 - But they said nothing: because they had had an argument between themselves on the way, about who was the greatest.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 10:48

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 10:48 - And some of them, turning in protest, gave him an order to be quiet: but he went on crying out all the more, Son of David, have mercy on me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:61

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:61 - But he kept quiet and said nothing. Again the high priest questioning him said, Are you the Christ, the son of the Holy One?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:20 - Now, see, you will be without voice or language till the day when these things come about, because you had not faith in my words, which will have effect at the right time.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:40

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:40 - And he said in answer, I say to you, if these men keep quiet, the very stones will be crying out.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 18:9

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 18:9 - And the Lord said to Paul in the night, in a vision, Have no fear and go on preaching:
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