Greek word study
σιωπάω G4623
- Transliteration
- siōpáō
- KJV glosses
- dumb, (hold) peace
Lexical summary
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)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
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)
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information