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 timesAppears 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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