14 occurrences

'Silence' in the Bible

But he turned back from the sculptured stones that [were] near Gilgal, and he said, "I have {a secret message} for you, O king." And he said, "Silence!" So all those standing in his presence went out,

Verse ConceptsInformation In SecretCurbing Speech

So the Levites silenced all of the people, saying, "Silence, for this day is holy. Do not be grieved."

Verse ConceptsDo Not MournHoly Times

Should your loose talk put people to silence? {And when you mock, shall no one put you to shame}?

Verse ConceptsCruelty, examples of

"{Let me have silence}, and I myself will speak, and let come over me whatever [may].

Verse ConceptsCurbing Speech

I was mute [with] silence. I was silent [even] from [saying] good [things], and my pain was stirred up.

Verse ConceptsMutenessIndividuals Being Silent

If Yahweh had not been my help, my soul would soon have dwelt in silence.

Verse ConceptsHelpfulnessState Of The DeadGod HelpsSupporthelpsoulhelping

Listen to me in silence, coastlands, and let nations renew [their] strength. Let them approach, then let them speak; let us draw near together for judgment.

Verse ConceptsSpiritual RenewalIslandsGod Giving StrengthGod Gives StrengthPay Attention To God!Renewal

Sigh in silence [for the] dead; you shall not make a mourning ceremony. Bind your turban on you, and you must put your sandals on your feet. You must not cover your [upper] lip, and the bread of {mourners} you shall not eat."

Verse ConceptsCustomFeetBereavement, Expression OfHead coveringCovering The MouthSandalsTraditionsVeilsDressShoesClothing OneselfHeadgearFacial HairSilenceEating Forbidden Food

And [if] one's relative, who burns [the body], lifts it up and brings the body out of the house and he will say to someone in the innermost part of the house, "[Are there] any more with you?" and he will say, "None," then he will say, "Silence," because [we] must not invoke the name of Yahweh.

Verse ConceptsThe DeadBeing AshamedActing AlonePreparation For BurialProclaiming God’s NameCurbing SpeechRelatives Also Involved

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