ἄφωνος

aphōnosAdjectiveG0880

mute

From: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G5456 (φωνή);

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

dumb, speechless: (LXX); of idols; of beasts; τοσαῦτα γένη φωνῶν καὶ οὐδὲν ἄ.—so many kinds of voices and none voiceless, i.e. without signification, unintelligible.
LXX Usage: (עָלַם ni.), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
2
2 Peter
1
Acts
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 12:2
  • 1 Corinthians 14:10
  • 2 Peter 2:16
  • Acts 8:32

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