σιγάω
sigaō
be silent
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek verb σιγὰω (sigaō) is defined as "be silent". Its usage in the Bible appears ten times. Given this definition and frequency, we can infer that σιγὰω is used in situations requiring physical or verbal restraint. The range of usage is broad, as it can be applied to both physical and figurative contexts, likely emphasizing a willingness to remain passive or to withhold speech. The significance of σιγὰω in the Bible is its role in illustrating humility, obedience, or self-control. In each instance, the verb is often used in conjunction with another command or action, suggesting its importance as a means to achieve a desired outcome or state of being. While more research is needed to fully understand its impact, it is clear that σιγὰω holds value as a key concept in biblical teachings.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
10 total occurrences across the text
When the voice came, Jesus was found alone. They were silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.
Luke 18:39Those who led the way rebuked him, that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “You son of David, have mercy on me!”
Luke 20:26They weren’t able to trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer and were silent.
Acts 12:17But he, beckoning to them with his hand to be silent, declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He said, “Tell these things to James and to the brothers.” Then he departed and went to another place.
Acts 15:12All the multitude kept silence, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul reporting what signs and wonders God had done among the nations through them.
Acts 15:13After they were silent, James answered, “Brothers, listen to me.
Romans 16:25{14.24} To Him now being able you to strengthen according to the gospel of mine and the preaching of Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery in times of the ages kept secret,
1 Corinthians 14:28But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in the assembly, and let him speak to himself, and to God.
1 Corinthians 14:30But if a revelation is made to another sitting by, let the first keep silent.
1 Corinthians 14:34Let the wives be quiet in the assemblies, for it has not been permitted for them to be talking except in submission, as the law also says,