9 occurrences

'Silence' in the Bible

Will your idle talk reduce people to silence, and will no one rebuke you when you mock?

Verse ConceptsCruelty, examples of

"Indeed, I am completely unworthy -- how could I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth to silence myself.

Verse ConceptsSuffering, Of The InnocentHumility, Examples OfCurbing SpeechI Am Unimportant

If the Lord had not helped me, I would have laid down in the silence of death.

Verse ConceptsHelpfulnessState Of The DeadGod HelpsSupporthelpsoulhelping

The dead do not praise the Lord, nor do any of those who descend into the silence of death.

Verse ConceptsDeath, Description OfAfterlifeNot Praising GodState Of The DeadDeathPraise And Worship

"Listen to me in silence, you coastlands! Let the nations find renewed strength! Let them approach and then speak; let us come together for debate!

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

(Yod) The elders of Daughter Zion sit on the ground in silence. They have thrown dirt on their heads; They have dressed in sackcloth. Jerusalem's young women stare down at the ground.

Verse ConceptsdaughtersDust, Figurative UseBowingHeadsSackcloth And AshesSprinklingClothing OneselfBowing Heads Before GodSitting In DejectionDust On The HeadIndividuals Being Silent

(Yod) Let a person sit alone in silence, when the Lord is disciplining him.

Verse ConceptsSilenceIsolated PersonsSitting In DejectionPeople Being Silent

Groan in silence for the dead, but do not perform mourning rites. Bind on your turban and put your sandals on your feet. Do not cover your lip and do not eat food brought by others."

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

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