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σιγάω G4601

G4601 is the Greek word σιγάω, transliterated sigáō. The King James Version most often renders it keep silence.

Word: σιγάωTransliteration: sigáōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 8 verses

What it means

to keep silent (transitively or intransitively).

Where it comes from

from G4602 (σιγή).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

keep silence 2×let 2×kept it close 1×hold their peace 1×kept silence 1×held 1×peace 1×kept secret 1×hold his peace 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: keep close (secret, silence), hold peace.

Verses using σιγάω

All 8 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 9:36 · KJV

And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.

Acts 12:17 · KJV

But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

Acts 15:12 · KJV

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.

Acts 15:13 · KJV

And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:

Romans 16:25 · KJV

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,

1 Corinthians 14:28 · KJV

But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

1 Corinthians 14:30 · KJV

If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.

1 Corinthians 14:34 · KJV

Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4601 mean?

G4601 is the Greek word σιγάω (sigáō), meaning to keep silent (transitively or intransitively).

How is G4601 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it keep silence (2 times), let (2 times), kept it close (1 time), hold their peace (1 time), kept silence (1 time), among others.

How many times does G4601 appear in the Bible?

σιγάω (sigáō) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4601 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4602 (σιγή).

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