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σιωπάω
siōpáō · Greek · Strong's G4623 · 10 occurrences
The KJV renders 5 different Hebrew and Greek words as “dumb”
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)
from (silence, i.e. a hush;
How the KJV renders it
dumb, peace
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“dumb”
also renders áphōnos (G880), álalos (G216), kōphós (G2974), ʼillêm (H483)
Answers that weigh this word
Where it appears
10 occurrences in the Greek text.
Acts 18:9 · V-AAS-2S
The Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, “Don’t be afraid, but speak and don’t be silent;
Luke 1:20 · V-PAP-NSM
Behold, you will be silent and not able to speak until the day that these things will happen, because you didn’t believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.”
Luke 19:40 · V-FAI-3P
He answered them, “I tell you that if these were silent, the stones would cry out.”
Matthew 20:31 · V-AAS-3P
The multitude rebuked them, telling them that they should be quiet, but they cried out even more, “Lord, have mercy on us, you son of David!”
Matthew 26:63 · V-IAI-3S
But Jesus stayed silent. The high priest answered him, “I adjure you by the living God that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.”
Mark 3:4 · V-IAI-3P
He said to them, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath day to do good or to do harm? To save a life or to kill?” But they were silent.
Mark 4:39 V-PAM-2SMark 9:34 V-IAI-3PMark 10:48 V-AAS-3SMark 14:61 V-IAI-3S
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