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Lexicon :: Strong's G4601 - sigaō

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σιγάω
Transliteration
sigaō (Key)
Pronunciation
see-gah'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Strong’s Definitions

σιγάω sigáō, see-gah'-o; from G4602; to keep silent (transitively or intransitively):—keep close (secret, silence), hold peace.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x

The KJV translates Strong's G4601 in the following manner: hold (one's) peace (4x), keep silence (3x), keep close (1x), keep secret (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x
The KJV translates Strong's G4601 in the following manner: hold (one's) peace (4x), keep silence (3x), keep close (1x), keep secret (1x).

  1. to keep silence, hold one's peace

  2. to be kept in silence, be concealed

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σιγάω sigáō, see-gah'-o; from G4602; to keep silent (transitively or intransitively):—keep close (secret, silence), hold peace.
STRONGS G4601:
σιγάω, σίγω; 1 aorist ἐσίγησα; perfect passive participle σεσιγημενος; (σιγή); from Homer down; to keep silence, hold one's peace: Luke 9:36; Luke 18:39 L T Tr WH; (Luke 20:26); Acts 12:17; Acts 15:12; 1 Corinthians 14:28, 30, 34; passive, to be kept in silence, be concealed, Romans 16:25. (Synonym: see ἡσυχάζω.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Luke
9:36; 18:39; 20:26
Acts
12:17; 15:12
Romans
16:25
1 Corinthians
14:28; 14:30; 14:34

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4601 matches the Greek σιγάω (sigaō),
which occurs 10 times in 10 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 9:36

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:36 - When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 18:39

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:39 - Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 20:26

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 20:26 - They were unable to trap him in what he had said there in public. And astonished by his answer, they became silent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 12:17

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:17 - Peter motioned with his hand for them to be quiet and described how the Lord had brought him out of prison. “Tell James and the other brothers and sisters about this,” he said, and then he left for another place.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:12

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:12 - The whole assembly became silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul telling about the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:13

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:13 - When they finished, James spoke up. “Brothers,” he said, “listen to me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 16:25

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 16:25 - Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:28

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:28 - If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and to God.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:30

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:30 - And if a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:34

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:34 - Women[fn] should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.
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