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σιωπάω G4623

G4623 is the Greek word σιωπάω, transliterated siōpáō. The King James Version most often renders it should hold their peace.

Word: σιωπάωTransliteration: siōpáōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 10 verses

What it means

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).

Where it comes from

from (silence, i.e. a hush.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

should hold their peace 2×held his peace 2×should hold his peace 2×peace 1×held their peace 1×dumb 1×hold 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: dumb, (hold) peace.

Verses using σιωπάω

All 10 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 20:31 · KJV

And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David.

Matthew 26:63 · KJV

But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

Mark 4:39 · KJV

And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Mark 9:34 · KJV

But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.

Mark 10:48 · KJV

And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

Mark 14:61 · KJV

But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

Luke 1:20 · KJV

And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

Luke 18:39 · KJV

And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

Luke 19:40 · KJV

And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

Acts 18:9 · KJV

Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:

Common questions

What does Strong's G4623 mean?

G4623 is the Greek word σιωπάω (siōpáō), meaning 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).

How is G4623 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it should hold their peace (2 times), held his peace (2 times), should hold his peace (2 times), peace (1 time), held their peace (1 time), among others.

How many times does G4623 appear in the Bible?

σιωπάω (siōpáō) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4623 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from (silence, i.e. a hush.

Nearby entries

G4620 · σιτόμετρον — a grain-measure, i.e. (by implication)…G4621 · σῖτος — grain, especially wheat G4622 · Σιών — Sion (i.e. Tsijon), a hill of Jerusalem…G4624 · σκανδαλίζω — to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively…G4625 · σκάνδαλον — a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare…G4626 · σκάπτω — to dig

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