Strong's Number G4623
σιωπάω
siopao · see-o-pah'-o
Transliteration:
siopao{see-o-pah'-o}
Word Origin:
from siope (silence, i.e. a hush, properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary stillness, or inability to speak, and thus differing from 4602, which is rather a voluntary refusal or indisposition to speak, although the terms are often used synonymously)
Part of Speech:
verb
Strong's 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)
Usage in the KJV:
Definition:
- to be silent, hold one's peace
- used of one's silence because dumb
- metaph. of a calm, quiet sea For Synonyms see entry 5847
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