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.

G4602

Acts 21:40 · Word #17

Lexicon G4602

Lemmaσιγή
Transliterationsigḗ
Strong'sG4602
DefinitionAbsence 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

Phrasesilence
Literalsilence

Lexical Info

Lemmaσιγή
Strong'sG4602

SIBI-P1 Translation G4602-02

of silence

Morphological NotesNoun, genitive, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS)
Rendering RationaleThe 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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