Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σιγή”
Understanding sigḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently from (to hiss, i.e. hist or hush) silence.
G4602
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σιγή
Phoneticsee-gay'
Transliterationsigḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently from (to hiss, i.e. hist or hush) silence.
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 21:40 | “And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying, ” Word: σιγή (sigḗ) | |
| Revelation 8:1 | “And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.” Word: σιγή (sigḗ) |