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silence

Meaning of “silence”

Absence or cessation of sound or speech; quietness, stillness, restraint from speaking, or the condition of being made unable or unwilling to answer.

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35 occurrences34 verses15 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Judges 3:19

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Job 4:16
It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 4:16 · retained source text

It stood still, but I could not discerne the forme thereof: an image was before mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voyce, saying,

1611 marginal noteOr, I heard a still voyce.

Job 29:21
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 29:21 · retained source text

Unto me men gaue eare, and waited, and kept silence at my counsell.

Job 31:34
Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Job 31:34 · retained source text

Did I feare a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrifie me: that I kept silence, and went not out of the doore?

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