Greek Word Study
σιωπάω
siōpáō
G4623
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G4623
KJV Translations
dumb(hold) peace
Derivation / Root
from (silence, i.e. a hush;
Definition of siōpáō
σιωπάω (siōpáō) — 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)
Word Origin
This word comes from (silence, i.e. a hush;
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word σιωπάω (siōpáō) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
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