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It is often associated with reverence, reflection, and the presence of God. Silence can be both a physical absence of sound and a metaphorical state of the heart and mind, emphasizing the importance of listening to God and being still before Him. Old Testament References In the Old Testament, silence is frequently linked to the awe and majesty of God. <a href="/habakkuk/2-20.htm">Habakkuk 2:20</a> states, "But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him." This verse underscores the reverence due to God, suggesting that silence is an appropriate response to His divine presence. The book of Psalms also highlights the importance of silence in the life of the believer. <a href="/psalms/46-10.htm">Psalm 46:10</a> famously declares, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Here, silence and stillness are connected to the recognition of God's sovereignty and power. New Testament References In the New Testament, silence is often associated with wisdom and self-control. <a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19</a> advises, "My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger." This counsel reflects the value of silence as a means of fostering understanding and patience. The example of Jesus Christ further illustrates the power of silence. During His trial, Jesus remained silent before His accusers, fulfilling the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a>, "He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth." This silence demonstrated His submission to God's will and His strength in the face of injustice. Silence in Worship and Prayer Silence is also a vital component of worship and prayer. In <a href="/1_kings/19-11.htm">1 Kings 19:11-12</a>, Elijah encounters God not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a "gentle whisper" or "still small voice." This passage highlights the importance of quietness in discerning God's voice. The practice of silent prayer and meditation is encouraged as a means of drawing closer to God. In <a href="/matthew/6-6.htm">Matthew 6:6</a>, Jesus instructs, "But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." This teaching emphasizes the value of private, silent communion with God. Silence as a Response to God's Judgment Silence can also signify the acknowledgment of God's judgment and the seriousness of sin. In <a href="/lamentations/3-28.htm">Lamentations 3:28-29</a>, it is written, "Let him sit alone in silence, for God has disciplined him. Let him bury his face in the dust—perhaps there is still hope." Here, silence is a posture of humility and repentance before God. Conclusion Throughout Scripture, silence is portrayed as a multifaceted concept that encompasses reverence, wisdom, worship, and repentance. It serves as a reminder of the believer's need to listen to God, to be still in His presence, and to respond appropriately to His majesty and authority.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (a.) Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.2. (a.) Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.3. (a.) Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent.4. (a.) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, e is silent in fable.5. (a.) Having no effect; not operating; inefficient.6. (n.) That which is silent; a time of silence.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4601.htm">4601. sigao -- to keep silent, to keep secret</a> ... to keep silent, to keep secret. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sigao Phonetic Spelling: (see-gah'-o) Short Definition: I keep silent Definition: intrans ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4601.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4623.htm">4623. siopao -- to be silent</a> ... to be silent. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: siopao Phonetic Spelling: (see-o-pah'-o) Short Definition: I keep silence Definition: I keep silence, am ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4623.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2270.htm">2270. hesuchazo -- to be still, be silent</a> ... to be still, be silent. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: hesuchazo Phonetic Spelling: (hay-soo-khad'-zo) Short Definition: I rest, am silent, live quietly ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2270.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/880.htm">880. aphonos -- without voice, ie speechless</a> ... prefix) and phone Definition without voice, ie speechless NASB Word Usage mute (2), silent (1), without meaning (1). speechless, mute, silent. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/880.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1769.htm">1769. enneos -- speechless.</a> ... Word Origin variant reading for eneos, qv. speechless. From enneuo; dumb (as making signs), ie Silent from astonishment -- speechless. see GREEK enneuo. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1769.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2790b.htm">2790b. charash -- to be silent, dumb, speechless, or deaf</a> ... 2790a, 2790b. charash. 2791 . to be silent, dumb, speechless, or deaf. Transliteration: charash Short Definition: silent. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/2790b.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2814.htm">2814. chashah -- to be silent, inactive, or still</a> ... chashah. 2815 . to be silent, inactive, or still. Transliteration: chashah Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-shaw') Short Definition: silent. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/2814.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1826a.htm">1826a. damam -- to be or grow dumb, silent or still</a> ... 1826, 1826a. damam. 1826b . to be or grow dumb, silent or still. Transliteration: damam Short Definition: silent. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/1826a.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5535.htm">5535. sakath -- to be silent</a> ... to be silent. Transliteration: sakath Phonetic Spelling: (saw-kath') Short Definition: silent. ... root Definition to be silent NASB Word Usage silent (1). take heed ... /hebrew/5535.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/1826.htm">1826. damam -- to be or grow dumb, silent or still</a> ... 1825, 1826. damam. 1826a . to be or grow dumb, silent or still. Transliteration: damam Phonetic Spelling: (daw-man') Short Definition: cease. ... /hebrew/1826.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2013.htm">2013. has -- hush! keep silence!</a> ... Transliteration: has or has Phonetic Spelling: (haw-saw') Short Definition: silent. Word Origin a prim. ... hold peace tongue, keep silence, be silent, still. ... /hebrew/2013.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1747.htm">1747. dumiyyah -- a silence, a quiet waiting, repose</a> ... Word Origin from the same as dumah Definition a silence, a quiet waiting, repose NASB Word Usage rest (1), silence (2), silent (1). silence, silent, waiteth. ... /hebrew/1747.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1748.htm">1748. dumam -- a silence, in silence, silently</a> ... dumb, silent, quietly wait. From damam; still; adverbially, silently -- dumb, silent, quietly wait. see HEBREW damam. 1747, 1748. dumam. 1749 . ... /hebrew/1748.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1822.htm">1822. dummah -- one silenced or brought to silence</a> ... 1821, 1822. dummah. 1823 . one silenced or brought to silence. Transliteration: dummah Phonetic Spelling: (doom-maw') Short Definition: silent. ... /hebrew/1822.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2790.htm">2790. charash -- to cut in, engrave, plow, devise</a> ... hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); hence (from the idea of secrecy) to be silent, to let ... /hebrew/2790.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/silent_christians.htm">Silent Christians</a> ... THE FIRST BOOK OF KINGS SILENT CHRISTIANS. 'Then they said one to another, We do not well; this day is a day of good tidings, and ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/silent christians.htm<a href="/library/leo/writings_of_leo_the_great/chapter_xiv_how_the_silent.htm">How the Silent and the Talkative are to be Admonished.</a> ... THE Book of Pastoral Rule, and Selected Epistles, OF GREGORY THE GREAT BISHOP OF ROME, Chapter XIV. How the silent and the talkative are to be admonished. ... /.../leo/writings of leo the great/chapter xiv how the silent.htm<a href="/library/adams/hymns_for_christian_devotion/464__silent_worship.htm">Silent Worship.</a> ... DEVOUT EXERCISES. 464. " Silent Worship. 464. CM JJ Gurney. Silent Worship. 1 Let deepest silence all around Its peaceful shelter ... /.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/464 silent worship.htm<a href="/library/gaebelein/the_lord_of_glory/he_shall_not_keep_silent.htm">He Shall not Keep Silent.</a> ... He Shall Not Keep Silent. THE heavens have long been silent. It is one of the leading characteristics of this present age, the closed, the silent heavens. ... /.../christianbookshelf.org/gaebelein/the lord of glory/he shall not keep silent.htm<a href="/library/various/the_st_gregory_hymnal_and_catholic_choir_book/no_11_silent_night_holy.htm">Silent Night, Holy Night</a> ... No. 11 Silent night, Holy night. CHRISTMAS Silent night, Holy night. Fr. Gruber Arr. by Nicola A. Montani. Moderato. 1. Silent night, holy night! ... /.../the st gregory hymnal and catholic choir book/no 11 silent night holy.htm<a href="/library/kingsley/daily_thoughts_/silent_influence_june_20.htm">Silent Influence. June 20.</a> ... Silent Influence. June 20. ... Noise is a sign of want of faith, and violence is a sign of weakness. By quiet, modest, silent, private influence we shall win. ... //christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/daily thoughts /silent influence june 20.htm<a href="/library/corelli/the_master-christian/xxxiv_still_the_countess_sylvie.htm">Still the Countess Sylvie was Silent. ...</a> ... XXXIV. Still the Countess Sylvie was silent.? Still the Countess Sylvie was silent. Bending a quick scrutinising glance upon her ... /.../corelli/the master-christian/xxxiv still the countess sylvie.htm<a href="/library/kingsley/daily_thoughts_/silent_depths_february_21.htm">Silent Depths. February 21.</a> ... Silent Depths. February 21. Our mightiest feelings are always those which remain most unspoken. The most intense lovers and the ... //christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/daily thoughts /silent depths february 21.htm<a href="/library/patrick/the_confession_of_st_patrick/section_3_therefore_indeed_i.htm">Therefore, Indeed, I Cannot Keep Silent, nor Would it be Proper...</a> ... Section 3. Therefore, indeed, I cannot keep silent, nor would it be proper? 3. Therefore, indeed, I cannot keep silent, nor would ... /.../patrick/the confession of st patrick/section 3 therefore indeed i.htm<a href="/library/brownlie/hymns_of_the_russian_church/iii_let_all_human_flesh.htm">Let all Human Flesh be Silent,</a> ... COMMUNION III Let all human flesh be silent,. 8,7,8,7 Sigesato pasa sarx broteia From the Liturgy of St. James. Let all human flesh be silent,. ... /.../brownlie/hymns of the russian church/iii let all human flesh.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/silent.htm">Silent (120 Occurrences)</a> ... 3. (a.) Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent. 4. (a.) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, e is silent in fable. ... /s/silent.htm - 35k<a href="/topical/p/peace.htm">Peace (523 Occurrences)</a> ... 5. (v.) Reconciliation; agreement after variance; harmony; concord. 6. (vt & i.) To make or become quiet; to be silent; to stop. Int. ... /p/peace.htm - 46k<a href="/topical/s/silence.htm">Silence (80 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The state of being silent; entire absence of sound or noise; absolute stillness. 2. (n.) Forbearance ... /s/silence.htm - 31k<a href="/topical/k/kindly.htm">Kindly (57 Occurrences)</a> ... Matthew 20:31 And the multitude charged them that they might be silent, and they cried out the more, saying, 'Deal kindly with us sir -- Son of David.' (YLT). ... /k/kindly.htm - 24k<a href="/topical/m/mute.htm">Mute (29 Occurrences)</a> ... birds. 3. (n.) The dung of birds. 4. (a.) Not speaking; uttering no sound; silent. 5. (a.) Incapable of speaking; dumb. 6. (a.) Not ... /m/mute.htm - 16k<a href="/topical/c/compared.htm">Compared (29 Occurrences)</a> ... Unto Thee, O Jehovah, I call, My rock, be not silent to me! Lest Thou be silent to me, And I have been compared With those going down to the pit. (YLT). ... /c/compared.htm - 14k<a href="/topical/s/silently.htm">Silently (5 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a silent manner. Multi-Version Concordance Silently (5 Occurrences). Joshua 2:1 And Joshua son ... /s/silently.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/s/still.htm">Still (2005 Occurrences)</a> ... 2. (adv.) Uttering no sound; silent; as, the audience is still; the animals are still. ... 4. (adv.) Comparatively quiet or silent; soft; gentle; low. ... /s/still.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle (282 Occurrences)</a> ... The Book of Jashar (which seems to have been a collection of war songs and other ballads) ascribes to Joshua the command: + `Sun, be thou silent upon (be ... /b/battle.htm - 55k<a href="/topical/e/established.htm">Established (200 Occurrences)</a> ... Numbers 30:4 and her father hath heard her vow, and her bond which she hath bound on her soul, and her father hath kept silent at her, then have all her vows ... /e/established.htm - 37k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/women-silent-church.html">Do women have to remain silent in church? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/God-silent-absent.html">Why are there times when God seems silent / absent in a believer's life? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/silent-prayer.html">Silent prayer - is it biblical? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/silent.htm">Silent: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Silent (120 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/20-31.htm">Matthew 20:31</a> But the crowd rebuked them, that they might be silent. But they cried out the more, saying, Have mercy on us, Lord, Son of David. (DBY YLT RSV)<a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Matthew 26:63</a> Jesus however remained silent. Again the High Priest addressed Him. "In the name of the ever-living God," he said, "I now put you on your oath. Tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God." (WEY DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/mark/1-25.htm">Mark 1:25</a> And Jesus rebuked him, saying, 'Be silenced, and come forth out of him,' (See RSV)<a href="/mark/3-4.htm">Mark 3:4</a> He said to them, "Is it lawful on the Sabbath day to do good, or to do harm? To save a life, or to kill?" But they were silent. (WEB WEY DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/mark/6-51.htm">Mark 6:51</a> Then He went up to them on board the boat, and the wind lulled; and they were beside themselves with silent amazement. (WEY)<a href="/mark/9-34.htm">Mark 9:34</a> But they were silent, for they had disputed one with another on the way about who was the greatest. (WEB WEY DBY YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/mark/10-48.htm">Mark 10:48</a> And many rebuked him, that he might be silent; but he cried so much the more, Son of David, have mercy on me. (DBY YLT RSV)<a href="/mark/14-61.htm">Mark 14:61</a> But He remained silent, and gave no reply. A second time the High Priest questioned Him. "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?" he said. (WEY DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Luke 1:20</a> Behold, you will be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things will happen, because you didn't believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time." (WEB ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Luke 4:35</a> Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and come out of him!" When the demon had thrown him down in their midst, he came out of him, having done him no harm. (WEB RSV)<a href="/luke/9-36.htm">Luke 9:36</a> 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. (WEB YLT NAS)<a href="/luke/14-4.htm">Luke 14:4</a> But they were silent. He took him, and healed him, and let him go. (WEB DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/18-39.htm">Luke 18:39</a> And those who were going before rebuked him that he might be silent; but he cried out so much the more, Son of David, have mercy on me. (DBY YLT RSV)<a href="/luke/19-40.htm">Luke 19:40</a> He answered them, "I tell you that if these were silent, the stones would cry out." (WEB WEY DBY YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/luke/20-26.htm">Luke 20:26</a> They weren't able to trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer, and were silent. (WEB DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/acts/8-32.htm">Acts 8:32</a> Now the passage of the Scripture which he was reading was this, "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter. As a lamb before his shearer is silent, so he doesn't open his mouth. (WEB NAS NIV)<a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Acts 11:18</a> And they, having heard these things, were silent, and were glorifying God, saying, 'Then, indeed, also to the nations did God give the reformation to life.' (YLT)<a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Acts 12:17</a> But 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. (WEB DBY YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Acts 15:12</a> Then the whole assembly remained silent while they listened to the statement made by Paul and Barnabas as to all the signs and marvels that God had done among the Gentiles through their instrumentality. (WEY NAS NIV)<a href="/acts/15-13.htm">Acts 15:13</a> After they were silent, James answered, "Brothers, listen to me. (WEB YLT)<a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9</a> The Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, "Don't be afraid, but speak and don't be silent; (WEB DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/acts/21-14.htm">Acts 21:14</a> And when he would not be persuaded, we were silent, saying, The will of the Lord be done. (DBY YLT NAS)<a href="/acts/21-40.htm">Acts 21:40</a> And he having given him leave, Paul having stood upon the stairs, did beckon with the hand to the people, and there having been a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew dialect, saying: (See NIV)<a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25</a> And to Him who is able to establish you, according to my good news, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the secret, in the times of the ages having been kept silent, (YLT)<a href="/1_corinthians/13-7.htm">1 Corinthians 13:7</a> She knows how to be silent. She is full of trust, full of hope, full of patient endurance. (WEY)<a href="/1_corinthians/14-28.htm">1 Corinthians 14:28</a> But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in the assembly, and let him speak to himself, and to God. (WEB WEY DBY YLT NAS)<a href="/1_corinthians/14-30.htm">1 Corinthians 14:30</a> But if a revelation is made to another sitting by, let the first keep silent. (WEB WEY DBY YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">1 Corinthians 14:34</a> let your wives keep silent in the assemblies, for it has not been permitted for them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as the law also says. (WEB WEY DBY YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/1_timothy/2-12.htm">1 Timothy 2:12</a> I do not permit a woman to teach, nor have authority over a man, but she must remain silent. (WEY RSV NIV)<a href="/genesis/24-21.htm">Genesis 24:21</a> The man looked steadfastly at her, remaining silent, to know whether Yahweh had made his journey prosperous or not. (WEB DBY YLT)<a href="/genesis/34-5.htm">Genesis 34:5</a> And Jacob hath heard that he hath defiled Dinah his daughter, and his sons were with his cattle in the field, and Jacob kept silent till their coming. (YLT NAS)<a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a> Jehovah doth fight for you, and ye keep silent.' (YLT NAS)<a href="/leviticus/10-3.htm">Leviticus 10:3</a> And Moses said to Aaron, This is what Jehovah spoke, saying, I will be hallowed in them that come near me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron was silent. (DBY YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/numbers/30-4.htm">Numbers 30:4</a> and her father hear her vow, and her bond wherewith she hath bound her soul, and her father shall be silent at her, then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she hath bound her soul shall stand. (DBY YLT)<a href="/numbers/30-7.htm">Numbers 30:7</a> and her husband hear it and be silent at her in the day that he heareth it, then her vows shall stand, and her bonds wherewith she bound her soul shall stand. (DBY YLT)<a href="/numbers/30-11.htm">Numbers 30:11</a> and her husband have heard it, and been silent at her, and hath not prohibited her, then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she hath bound her soul shall stand. (DBY YLT)<a href="/numbers/30-14.htm">Numbers 30:14</a> And if her husband be altogether silent at her from day to day, then he hath established all her vows or all her bonds which are upon her; he hath confirmed them, for he hath been silent at her in the day that he heard them. (DBY YLT)<a href="/deuteronomy/27-9.htm">Deuteronomy 27:9</a> And Moses and the priests, the Levites, spoke to all Israel, saying, Be silent and hearken, Israel! this day thou art become the people of Jehovah thy God. (DBY YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/judges/16-2.htm">Judges 16:2</a> it is told' to the Gazathites, saying, 'Samson hath come in hither;' and they go round and lay wait for him all the night at the gate of the city, and keep themselves silent all the night, saying, 'Till the light of the morning -- then we have slain him.' (YLT NAS)<a href="/judges/18-9.htm">Judges 18:9</a> And they say, 'Rise, and we go up against them, for we have seen the land, and lo, very good; and ye are keeping silent! be not slothful to go -- to enter to possess the land. (YLT)<a href="/judges/18-19.htm">Judges 18:19</a> and they say to him, 'Keep silent, lay thy hand on thy mouth, and go with us, and be to us for a father and for a priest: is it better thy being a priest to the house of one man, or thy being priest to a tribe and to a family in Israel?' (YLT NAS)<a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">1 Samuel 2:9</a> He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. (KJV WBS YLT)<a href="/1_samuel/7-8.htm">1 Samuel 7:8</a> And the sons of Israel say unto Samuel, 'Keep not silent for us from crying unto Jehovah our God, and He doth save us out of the hand of the Philistines.' (YLT)<a href="/1_samuel/10-27.htm">1 Samuel 10:27</a> But certain worthless fellows said, "How shall this man save us?" They despised him, and brought him no present. But he held his peace. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/13-20.htm">2 Samuel 13:20</a> and Absalom her brother saith unto her, 'Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? and now, my sister, keep silent, he 'is' thy brother; set not thy heart to this thing;' and Tamar dwelleth -- but desolate -- in the house of Absalom her brother. (YLT NAS)<a href="/2_samuel/19-10.htm">2 Samuel 19:10</a> And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle; and now why are ye silent as to bringing the king back? (DBY YLT NAS)<a href="/1_kings/22-3.htm">1 Kings 22:3</a> and the king of Israel saith unto his servants, 'Have ye not known that ours 'is' Ramoth-Gilead? and we are keeping silent from taking it out of the hand of the king of Aram!' (YLT)<a href="/2_kings/2-3.htm">2 Kings 2:3</a> And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said to him, Dost thou know that Jehovah will take away thy master from over thy head to-day? And he said, I also know it: be silent! (DBY YLT)<a href="/2_kings/2-5.htm">2 Kings 2:5</a> And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho drew near to Elisha and said to him, Dost thou know that Jehovah will take away thy master from over thy head to-day? And he said, I also know it: be silent! (DBY YLT)<a href="/2_kings/7-9.htm">2 Kings 7:9</a> Then they said one to another, "We aren't doing right. This day is a day of good news, and we keep silent. If we wait until the morning light, punishment will overtake us. Now therefore come, let us go and tell the king's household." (WEB YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/2_kings/18-36.htm">2 Kings 18:36</a> But the people were silent and answered him not a word; for the king's command was, saying, Answer him not. (DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/nehemiah/5-8.htm">Nehemiah 5:8</a> And I said to them, We, according to our ability, have redeemed our brethren the Jews, who were sold to the nations; and will ye even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold unto us? And they were silent and found no answer. (DBY YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/nehemiah/8-11.htm">Nehemiah 8:11</a> And the Levites are keeping all the people silent, saying, 'Be silent, for to-day 'is' holy, and be not grieved.' (YLT)<a href="/esther/4-14.htm">Esther 4:14</a> For if you remain silent now, then relief and deliverance will come to the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. Who knows if you haven't come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (WEB YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/job/6-17.htm">Job 6:17</a> In the dry season, they vanish. When it is hot, they are consumed out of their place. (See NAS)<a href="/job/6-24.htm">Job 6:24</a> Shew me, and I -- I keep silent, And what I have erred, let me understand. (YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/job/7-11.htm">Job 7:11</a> "Therefore I will not keep silent. I will speak in the anguish of my spirit. I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. (WEB NIV)<a href="/job/11-3.htm">Job 11:3</a> Thy devices make men keep silent, Thou scornest, and none is causing blushing! (YLT)<a href="/job/13-5.htm">Job 13:5</a> Oh that you would be completely silent! Then you would be wise. (WEB DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/job/13-13.htm">Job 13:13</a> "Be silent, leave me alone, that I may speak. Let come on me what will. (WEB YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/job/13-19.htm">Job 13:19</a> Who is he that contendeth with me? For if I were silent now, I should expire. (DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/job/29-21.htm">Job 29:21</a> To me they have hearkened, Yea, they wait, and are silent for my counsel. (YLT NAS)<a href="/job/31-34.htm">Job 31:34</a> Because I fear a great multitude, And the contempt of families doth affright me, Then I am silent, I go not out of the opening. (YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/job/32-16.htm">Job 32:16</a> Shall I wait, because they don't speak, because they stand still, and answer no more? (See NIV)<a href="/job/33-31.htm">Job 33:31</a> Mark well, Job, hearken unto me; be silent, and I will speak. (DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/job/33-33.htm">Job 33:33</a> If not, hearken thou unto me; be silent, and I will teach thee wisdom. (DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/job/34-29.htm">Job 34:29</a> When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? When he hides his face, who then can see him? Alike whether to a nation, or to a man, (See NIV)<a href="/job/41-12.htm">Job 41:12</a> I will not be silent as to his parts, the story of his power, and the beauty of his structure. (DBY YLT)<a href="/psalms/4-4.htm">Psalms 4:4</a> Tremble ye, and do not sin;' Say ye 'thus' in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. Selah. (YLT RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/22-2.htm">Psalms 22:2</a> My God, I cry in the daytime, but you don't answer; in the night season, and am not silent. (WEB KJV ASV WBS NIV)<a href="/psalms/28-1.htm">Psalms 28:1</a> By David. To you, Yahweh, I call. My rock, don't be deaf to me; lest, if you are silent to me, I would become like those who go down into the pit. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/30-12.htm">Psalms 30:12</a> To the end that my heart may sing praise to you, and not be silent. Yahweh my God, I will give thanks to you forever! (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/31-17.htm">Psalms 31:17</a> Let me not be disappointed, Yahweh, for I have called on you. Let the wicked be disappointed. Let them be silent in Sheol. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/psalms/32-3.htm">Psalms 32:3</a> When I kept silence, my bones wore away through my groaning all the day long. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/psalms/35-22.htm">Psalms 35:22</a> You have seen it, Yahweh. Don't keep silent. Lord, don't be far from me. (WEB YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Psalms 37:7</a> Be silent for Jehovah, and stay thyself for Him, Do not fret because of him Who is making prosperous his way, Because of a man doing wicked devices. (YLT)<a href="/psalms/39-2.htm">Psalms 39:2</a> I was dumb 'with' silence, I kept silent from good, and my pain is excited. (YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/39-12.htm">Psalms 39:12</a> "Hear my prayer, Yahweh, and give ear to my cry. Don't be silent at my tears. For I am a stranger with you, a foreigner, as all my fathers were. (WEB DBY YLT NAS)<a href="/psalms/50-3.htm">Psalms 50:3</a> Our God comes, and does not keep silent. A fire devours before him. It is very stormy around him. (WEB YLT NIV)<a href="/psalms/50-21.htm">Psalms 50:21</a> You have done these things, and I kept silent. You thought that the I was just like you. I will rebuke you, and accuse you in front of your eyes. (WEB YLT RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Psalms 58:1</a> For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David. Do you indeed speak righteousness, silent ones? Do you judge blamelessly, you sons of men? (WEB DBY)<a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalms 62:1</a> To the Overseer, for Jeduthun. -- A Psalm of David. Only -- toward God 'is' my soul silent, From Him 'is' my salvation. (YLT)<a href="/psalms/62-5.htm">Psalms 62:5</a> Only -- for God, be silent, O my soul, For from Him 'is' my hope. (YLT)<a href="/psalms/76-8.htm">Psalms 76:8</a> You pronounced judgment from heaven. The earth feared, and was silent, (WEB)<a href="/psalms/83-1.htm">Psalms 83:1</a> A song. A Psalm by Asaph. God, don't keep silent. Don't keep silent, and don't be still, God. (WEB YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/psalms/109-1.htm">Psalms 109:1</a> For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. God of my praise, don't remain silent, (WEB DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/131-2.htm">Psalms 131:2</a> Have I not compared, and kept silent my soul, As a weaned one by its mother? As a weaned one by me 'is' my soul. (YLT)<a href="/proverbs/11-12.htm">Proverbs 11:12</a> Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence. (See NAS RSV)<a href="/proverbs/17-28.htm">Proverbs 17:28</a> Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning. (WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/ecclesiastes/3-7.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:7</a> A time to rend, And a time to sew. A time to be silent, And a time to speak. (YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a> And I say, 'Wo to me, for I have been silent, For a man -- unclean of lips 'am' I, And in midst of a people unclean of lips I am dwelling, Because the King, Jehovah of Hosts, have my eyes seen.' (YLT)<a href="/isaiah/23-2.htm">Isaiah 23:2</a> Be silent, ye inhabitants of the isle, Trader of Zidon, passing the sea, they filled thee. (YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/isaiah/24-8.htm">Isaiah 24:8</a> The pleasing sound of all instruments of music has come to an end, and the voices of those who are glad. (See NIV)<a href="/isaiah/36-21.htm">Isaiah 36:21</a> But they remained silent, and said nothing in reply, for the king's commandment was, "Don't answer him." (WEB DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/isaiah/41-1.htm">Isaiah 41:1</a> "Keep silent before me, islands, and let the peoples renew their strength. Let them come near, then let them speak. Let's meet together for judgment. (WEB YLT NIV)<a href="/isaiah/42-14.htm">Isaiah 42:14</a> "I have been silent a long time. I have been quiet and restrained myself. Now I will cry out like a travailing woman. I will both gasp and pant. (WEB YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/isaiah/47-5.htm">Isaiah 47:5</a> Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called, The lady of kingdoms. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)<a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a> Men were cruel to him, but he was gentle and quiet; as a lamb taken to its death, and as a sheep before those who take her wool makes no sound, so he said not a word. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/isaiah/57-11.htm">Isaiah 57:11</a> And of whom hast thou been afraid, and fearest, That thou liest, and Me hast not remembered? Thou hast not laid 'it' to thy heart, Am not I silent, even from of old? And Me thou fearest not? (YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/isaiah/62-1.htm">Isaiah 62:1</a> For Zion's sake I am not silent, And for Jerusalem's sake I do not rest, Till her righteousness go out as brightness, And her salvation, as a torch that burneth. 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