σιωπάω (siōpáō) — Dumb
Greek word study: σιωπάω (siōpáō), Strong's G4623. properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary stillness, or inability to speak; and thus differing from G4602 (σιγή), which is rather a voluntary ref
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properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary stillness, or inability to speak; and thus differing from G4602 (σιγή), 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 2974 properly); figuratively, to be calm (as quiet water)
KJV translation words: dumb, (hold) peace
Strong's G4623 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 20:31 and last appears in Acts 18:9.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 10)
- Matthew 20:31 — σιωπήσωσιν — they may be silent
- Matthew 26:63 — ἐσιώπα — was silent
- Mark 3:4 — ἐσιώπων — they were silent
- Mark 4:39 — σιώπα — Silence
- Mark 9:34 — ἐσιώπων — they were silent
- Mark 10:48 — σιωπήσῃ — he may be silent
- Mark 14:61 — ἐσιώπα — He was silent
- Luke 1:20 — σιωπῶν — silent
- Luke 19:40 — σιωπήσουσιν — will be silent
- Acts 18:9 — σιωπήσῃς — may be silent
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Frequently asked questions
What does siōpáō (G4623) mean?
Properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary stillness, or inability to speak; and thus differing from g4602 (σιγή), 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 2974 properly); figuratively, to be calm (as quiet water).
How is G4623 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4623 as: dumb, (hold) peace.
How often does σιωπάω (siōpáō) appear?
Strong's G4623 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 20:31 and last appears in Acts 18:9.
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