The meaning of “ἄφωνος”
Understanding áphōnos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dumb, without signification. - voiceless, i.e. mute (by nature or choice) - figuratively, unmeaning
ἄφωνος
dumb, without signification. - voiceless, i.e. mute (by nature or choice) - figuratively, unmeaning
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 8:32 | “The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:” Word: ἄφωνος (áphōnos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:2 | “Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.” Word: ἄφωνος (áphōnos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:10 | “There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.” Word: ἄφωνος (áphōnos) | |
| 2 Peter 2:16 | “But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet.” Word: ἄφωνος (áphōnos) |