G4623 · σιωπάω
siōpáō · hold one's peace, dumb
G4623 (siōpáō) is the Greek word σιωπάω in Strong’s dictionary: properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary stillness, or inability to speak. It appears 10 times in 10 verses of the BSB (Yahweh).
Strong’s entry
- Original word
- σιωπάω (Greek)
- Transliteration
- siōpáō
- Derivation
- from (silence, i.e. a hush;
- 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)
- Rendered in the KJV
- dumb, (hold) peace
In the Berean Standard Bible (Yahweh)
10 occurrences in 10 verses.
How the BSB renders it
- “be silent” ×2
- “they were silent” ×2
- “Jesus remained silent” ×1
- “Silence” ×1
- “remain silent” ×1
- “remained silent” ×1
- “silent” ×1
- “to be silent” ×1
By book
Matthew 2 · Mark 5 · Luke 2 · Acts 1