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σιωπάω
siōpáō · Greek · Strong's G4623 · 10 occurrences
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.
Questions this word decides
Where it appears
10 occurrences in the Greek text.
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