Definition
σιγάω, -ῶ
(σιγή), [in LXX for חָרַשׁ, חָשָׁה, etc. ;]
1. intrans., to be silent, keep silence: Luke 9:36; 18:39; 20:26, Acts 12:17; 15:12-13, 1 Corinthians 14:28; 14:30; 14:34.
2. Trans., to keep secret; pass., to be kept secret: Romans 16:25.
Synonyms: ἡσυχάζω, σιωπάω
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as σιγάω:
- חָשָׁהcha.shah“be silent”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
10 total
- Luke 9:36ἐσίγησαν · kept this to themselvesAfter the voice had spoken, only Jesus was present with them. The disciples kept this to themselves, and in those days they did not tell anyone what they had seen.
- Luke 18:39σιγήσῃ · to be silentThose who led the way admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
- Luke 20:26ἐσίγησαν · they fell silentAnd they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people. And amazed at His answer, they fell silent.
- Acts 12:17σιγᾶν · silencePeter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place.
- Acts 15:12Ἐσίγησεν · fell silentThe whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.
- Acts 15:13σιγῆσαι · had finished speakingWhen they had finished speaking, James declared, “Brothers, listen to me!
- Romans 16:25σεσιγημένου · concealedNow to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past
- 1 Corinthians 14:28σιγάτω · he should remain silentBut if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God.
- 1 Corinthians 14:30σιγάτω · should stopAnd if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.
- 1 Corinthians 14:34σιγάτωσαν · are to be silentWomen are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.