[B-Greek] Luke 9:36 - sigao

Derek Greer dgreer at wnm.net
Mon Dec 29 20:44:56 EST 2003


I have a question concerning the use of sigao in Luke 9:36.
BAG’s lists its use here as meaning “hold one’s tongue”,
keep something secret”, however Thayer’s lists this usage
under “to keep silence, hold one’s peace” rather than
“to be kept in silence”.

I also have a question concerning the idiom “hold one’s peace”
as Thayer’s defines the meaning here.  I’ve always understood
this idiom to refer to silence with respect to objections
as in “speak now or forever hold your peace”, however most
references only list to be silent (in which case this listing seems
redundant).

Derek



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