Strong's G4623 · Greek
σιωπάω
siopao · /see-o-pah'-o/
Definition
from siope (silence, i.e. a hush; properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary stillness, or inability to speak; and thus differing from 4602, 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):--dumb, (hold) peace.
KJV: dumb, (hold) peace
Root / derivation: from siope (silence, i.e. a hush
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σιωπάω across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
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 26:63But 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.
Mark5 verses
And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.
Mark 4:39And 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 9:34But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.
Mark 10:48And 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 14:61But 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?
Luke3 verses
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 18:39And 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 19:40And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4623 (siopao) mean?
from siope (silence, i.e. a hush; properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary stillness, or inability to speak; and thus differing from 4602, 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):--dumb, (hold) peace.
How many times does G4623 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4623 (σιωπάω) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “peace.”
How is siopao translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4623 is rendered as “peace” (10×), “dumb” (1×), “hold” (1×).
Where does the Greek word σιωπάω come from?
from siope (silence, i.e. a hush