ἐπιστομίζω (epistomízō) — Stop Mouths

Greek word study: ἐπιστομίζω (epistomízō), Strong's G1993. to put something over the mouth, i.e. (figuratively) to silence

GreekStrong's G1993
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐπιστομίζω (epistomízō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to put something over the mouth, i.e. (figuratively) to silence

Word study
Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4750 (στόμα);

KJV translation words: stop mouths

Where this word appears

Strong's G1993 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Titus 1:11.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

to silence ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐπιστομίζειν ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Titus 1:11 — ἐπιστομίζειν — to silence

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G4750 στόμα (stóma).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does epistomízō (G1993) mean?

To put something over the mouth, i.e. (figuratively) to silence.

How is G1993 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1993 as: stop mouths.

How often does ἐπιστομίζω (epistomízō) appear?

Strong's G1993 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Titus 1:11.