σιωπάω
siōpaō
“be quiet”
Definition
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)
from (silence, i.e. a hush;
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Grammar & Morphology
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Greek Verb
Occurrences
σιωπάω appears 10 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.
“I tell you,” He answered, “if they remain silent, the very stones will cry out.”
But Jesus remained silent.Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”
But Jesus remained silent and made no reply.Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”
Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm.
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