G4623 σιωπάω (siōpáō)

KJV renderings

dumb, (hold) peace

Strong's 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;

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