ἄφωνος (áphōnos) — Dumb

Greek word study: ἄφωνος (áphōnos), Strong's G880. voiceless, i.e. mute (by nature or choice); figuratively, unmeaning

GreekStrong's G880
Quick definition
Greek word
ἄφωνος (áphōnos)

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voiceless, i.e. mute (by nature or choice); figuratively, unmeaning

Word study
Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G5456 (φωνή);

KJV translation words: dumb, without signification

Where this word appears

Strong's G880 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 8:32 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:16.

How it is rendered in the text

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

mute ×2is silent ×1without meaning ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἄφωνον ×2ἄφωνα ×1ἄφωνος ×1

Books where it appears most

1 Corinthians ×2Acts ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 4)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1 Α (A), G5456 φωνή (phōnḗ).

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 áphōnos (G880) mean?

Voiceless, i.e. mute (by nature or choice); figuratively, unmeaning.

How is G880 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G880 as: dumb, without signification.

How often does ἄφωνος (áphōnos) appear?

Strong's G880 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 8:32 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:16.