Strong's G4623
σιωπάω(siōpáō)
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- Greek (New Testament)
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)
Derivation
from (silence, i.e. a hush;
KJV Translation
In the King James Version, σιωπάω is translated as: dumb, (hold) peace.
About Strong's Concordance
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance, compiled by James Strong in 1890, assigns a unique number to every Greek root word in the New Testament. The Greek dictionary covers all 5,624 root words. This entry is in the public domain.