Strong's Lexicon aphónos: Mute, silent, without voice Original Word: ἄφωνος Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-, "without") and φωνή (phonē, "voice" or "sound") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H457 (אֵלִיל, 'elil): Often translated as "worthless" or "vain," referring to idols. - H483 (אִלֵּם, 'illem): Meaning "mute" or "dumb," used in contexts describing idols or those unable to speak. Usage: The Greek word "aphónos" is used to describe something that is mute or silent, lacking the ability to produce sound or voice. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to describe idols or false gods that are unable to speak or respond, highlighting their impotence and the futility of worshiping them. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, idolatry was prevalent, with many people worshiping gods represented by statues and images. These idols were often crafted from wood, stone, or metal and were considered sacred by their worshipers. However, from a biblical perspective, these idols were lifeless and powerless, unable to communicate or act. The use of "aphónos" in the New Testament underscores the contrast between the living God of Israel and the silent idols of the pagans. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and phóné Definition without voice, i.e. speechless NASB Translation mute (2), silent (1), without meaning (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 880: ἄφωνοςἄφωνος, ἁφῶν (φωνή), voiceless, dumb; without the faculty of speech; used of idols, 1 Corinthians 12:2 (cf. Psalm 115:5 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance speechless, mute, silentFrom a (as a negative particle) and phone; voiceless, i.e. Mute (by nature or choice); figuratively, unmeaning -- dumb, without signification. see GREEK a see GREEK phone Forms and Transliterations αφωνα άφωνα ἄφωνα αφωνον άφωνον ἄφωνον αφωνος άφωνος ἄφωνος aphona aphōna áphona áphōna aphonon aphōnon áphonon áphōnon aphonos aphōnos áphonos áphōnosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 8:32 Adj-NMSGRK: κείραντος αὐτὸν ἄφωνος οὕτως οὐκ NAS: ITS SHEARER IS SILENT, SO KJV: like a lamb dumb before his INT: shears him [is] mute thus not 1 Corinthians 12:2 Adj-ANP 1 Corinthians 14:10 Adj-NNS 2 Peter 2:16 Adj-NNS Strong's Greek 880 |
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