The meaning of “σιγάω”
Understanding sigáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
keep close (secret, silence), hold peace. - to keep silent (transitively or intransitively)
σιγάω
keep close (secret, silence), hold peace. - to keep silent (transitively or intransitively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 20:26 | “And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.” Word: σιγάω (sigáō) | |
| Acts 15:12 | “Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.” Word: σιγάω (sigáō) | |
| Romans 16:25 | “Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,” Word: σιγάω (sigáō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:30 | “If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.” Word: σιγάω (sigáō) |