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Lexicon :: Strong's G4623 - siōpaō

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σιωπάω
Transliteration
siōpaō (Key)
Pronunciation
see-o-pah'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
From siope (silence, i.e. a hush, properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary stillness, or inability to speak, and thus differing from σιγή (G4602), which is rather a voluntary refusal or indisposition to speak, although the terms are often used synonymously)
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Strong’s Definitions

σιωπάω siōpáō, see-o-pah'-o; from σιωπή siōpḗ (silence, i.e. a hush; properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary stillness, or inability to speak; and thus differing from G4602, 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 G2974 properly); figuratively, to be calm (as quiet water):—dumb, (hold) peace.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x

The KJV translates Strong's G4623 in the following manner: hold (one's) peace (9x), peace (1x), dumb (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x
The KJV translates Strong's G4623 in the following manner: hold (one's) peace (9x), peace (1x), dumb (1x).

  1. to be silent, hold one's peace

    1. used of one's silence because dumb

  2. metaph. of a calm, quiet sea

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σιωπάω siōpáō, see-o-pah'-o; from σιωπή siōpḗ (silence, i.e. a hush; properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary stillness, or inability to speak; and thus differing from G4602, 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 G2974 properly); figuratively, to be calm (as quiet water):—dumb, (hold) peace.
STRONGS G4623:
σιωπάω, σιώπω; imperfect, 3 person singular ἐσιώπα, 3 person plural ἐσιώπων; future σιωπήσω (Luke 19:40 L T Tr WH); 1 aorist ἐσιώπησα; (σιωπή silence); from Homer down; to be silent, hold one's peace: properly, Matthew 20:31; Matthew 26:63; Mark 3:4; Mark 9:34; Mark 10:48; Mark 14:61; Luke 18:39 R G; Luke 19:40; Acts 18:9; used of one silent because dumb, Luke 1:20; 4 Macc. 10:18; likesileo in the Latin poets, used metaphorically of a calm, quiet sea ((in rhetorical command)): Mark 4:39. (Synonym: see ἡσυχάζω.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
20:31; 26:63
Mark
3:4; 4:39; 9:34; 10:48; 14:61
Luke
1:20; 4; 18:39; 19:40; 19:40
Acts
18:9

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4623 matches the Greek σιωπάω (siōpaō),
which occurs 27 times in 25 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 30:14

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 30:14 - But if he does not object on the day he hears of it, then he is agreeing to all her vows and pledges.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 27:9

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 27:9 - Then Moses and the Levitical priests addressed all Israel as follows: “O Israel, be quiet and listen! Today you have become the people of the LORD your God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 18:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 18:9 - The men replied, “Come on, let’s attack them! We have seen the land, and it is very good. What are you waiting for? Don’t hesitate to go and take possession of it.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 22:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 22:3 - During the visit, the king of Israel said to his officials, “Do you realize that the town of Ramoth-gilead belongs to us? And yet we’ve done nothing to recapture it from the king of Aram!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 2:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 2:3 - The group of prophets from Bethel came to Elisha and asked him, “Did you know that the LORD is going to take your master away from you today?”
“Of course I know,” Elisha answered. “But be quiet about it.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 2:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 2:5 - Then the group of prophets from Jericho came to Elisha and asked him, “Did you know that the LORD is going to take your master away from you today?”
“Of course I know,” Elisha answered. “But be quiet about it.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 7:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 7:9 - Finally, they said to each other, “This is not right. This is a day of good news, and we aren’t sharing it with anyone! If we wait until morning, some calamity will certainly fall upon us. Come on, let’s go back and tell the people at the palace.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 25:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 25:16 - But the king interrupted him and said, “Since when have I made you the king’s counselor? Be quiet now before I have you killed!”
So the prophet stopped with this warning: “I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have refused to accept my counsel.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 8:11

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 8:11 - And the Levites, too, quieted the people, telling them, “Hush! Don’t weep! For this is a sacred day.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 16:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:6 - Instead, I suffer if I defend myself,
and I suffer no less if I refuse to speak.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 18:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 18:3 - Do you think we are mere animals?
Do you think we are stupid?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 29:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:21 - “Everyone listened to my advice.
They were silent as they waited for me to speak.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 30:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:27 - My heart is troubled and restless.
Days of suffering torment me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 41:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 41:12 - “I want to emphasize Leviathan’s limbs
and its enormous strength and graceful form.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 36:21

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 36:21 - But the people were silent and did not utter a word because Hezekiah had commanded them, “Do not answer him.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 42:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:14 - He will say, “I have long been silent;
yes, I have restrained myself.
But now, like a woman in labor,
I will cry and groan and pant.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 62:1

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 62:1 - Because I love Zion,
I will not keep still.
Because my heart yearns for Jerusalem,
I cannot remain silent.
I will not stop praying for her
until her righteousness shines like the dawn,
and her salvation blazes like a burning torch.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 62:6

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 62:6 - O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen on your walls;
they will pray day and night, continually.
Take no rest, all you who pray to the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 64:12

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 64:12 - After all this, LORD, must you still refuse to help us?
Will you continue to be silent and punish us?

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 65:6

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 65:6 - “Look, my decree is written out[fn] in front of me:
I will not stand silent;
I will repay them in full!
Yes, I will repay them—

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 4:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 4:19 - My heart, my heart—I writhe in pain!
My heart pounds within me! I cannot be still.
For I have heard the blast of enemy trumpets
and the roar of their battle cries.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 2:10 - The leaders of beautiful Jerusalem
sit on the ground in silence.
They are clothed in burlap
and throw dust on their heads.
The young women of Jerusalem
hang their heads in shame.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 2:18

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 2:18 - Cry aloud[fn] before the Lord,
O walls of beautiful Jerusalem!
Let your tears flow like a river
day and night.
Give yourselves no rest;
give your eyes no relief.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 3:28

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:28 - Let them sit alone in silence
beneath the LORD’s demands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 5:13

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 5:13 - So those who are smart keep their mouths shut,
for it is an evil time.
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