Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4601

σιγάω

sigaō · “be silent”

Used 9 times across 3 books

Definition

σιγάω, -ῶ
(σιγή), [in LXX for חָרַשׁ, חָשָׁה, etc. ;]
1. intrans., to be silent, keep silence: Luk.9:36 18:39 20:26, Act.12:17 15:12-13, 1Co.14:28 14:30 14:34.
2. Trans., to keep secret; pass., to be kept secret: Rom.16:25.†
SYN.: ἡσυχάζω, σιωπάω

Where it appears

Luke

Acts

1 Corinthians

In the text

Luke 9:36And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.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 20:26And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.Acts 12:17But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.Acts 15:12Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.Acts 15:13And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:1 Corinthians 14:28But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.1 Corinthians 14:30If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.1 Corinthians 14:34Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

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