σιγῆς
sigḗ
silence
Absence or withholding of sound or speech; the state or condition of being silent. σιγή denotes silence either literally (a lack of audible speech or noise) or metaphorically (the withholding of information or speech), and is often contrasted with speech or proclamation. In some contexts, it can indicate a deliberate, purposeful choice not to speak, or a period of stillness and quiet.
Acts 21:40 · Word #17
Lexicon G4602
| Lemma | σιγή |
| Transliteration | sigḗ |
| Strong's | G4602 |
| Definition | Absence or withholding of sound or speech; the state or condition of being silent. σιγή denotes silence either literally (a lack of audible speech or noise) or metaphorically (the withholding of information or speech), and is often contrasted with speech or proclamation. In some contexts, it can indicate a deliberate, purposeful choice not to speak, or a period of stillness and quiet. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | silence |
| Literal | silence |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σιγή |
| Strong's | G4602 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4602-02
of silence
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS) |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive feminine singular form σιγῆς denotes possession, source, or description, thus rendered "of silence." This preserves the core sense of absence or withholding of speech rooted in σιγ-. |
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