Here you will find all biblical passages where / in which the word (or term) ‘Silent’ occurs and how often this word occurs per biblical book. We searched the New and Old Testaments to find all the verses and occurrences of the Word. his article is part of our small concordance.
The term ‘Silent’ occurs 97 times in the Bible. Below you will find all matching biblical passages divided according to the corresponding book.
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Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Genesis
Genesis 24:21 But he was contemplating her silently, wanting to know whether the Lord had caused his journey to prosper or notGenesis 24:21
Genesis 24:45 And while I thought over these things silently within myself, Rebekah appeared, arriving with a pitcher, which she carried on her shoulder. And she descended to the spring and drew water. And I said to her, ‘Give me a little to drink.’Genesis 24:45
Genesis 34:5 But when Jacob had heard this, since his sons were absent and he was occupied in pasturing the cattle, he remained silent until they came back.Genesis 34:5
Genesis 37:11 Therefore, his brothers were envious of him. Yet truly, his father considered the matter silently.Genesis 37:11
Number of the word / term Silent in Genesis: 4
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Exodus
Exodus 14:14 The Lord will fight on your behalf, and you will remain silent.”Exodus 14:14
Number of the word / term Silent in Exodus: 1
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Leviticus
Leviticus 10:3 And Moses said to Aaron: “This is what the Lord has spoken: ‘I will be sanctified in those who approach me, and I will be glorified in the sight of all the people.’ ” And upon hearing this, Aaron was silent.Leviticus 10:3
Number of the word / term Silent in Leviticus: 1
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Numbers
Numbers 30:3 If a woman, who is in her father’s house, vows anything, or binds herself by an oath, and she is still in a state of childhood, if her father knew of the vow which she has promised or of the oath by which she has obligated her soul, and he kept silent, she shall be liable to the vow:Numbers 30:3
Numbers 30:11 if her husband heard it and remained silent, and he did not contradict the promise, she shall repay what she had promised.Numbers 30:11
Numbers 30:14 But if the husband, upon hearing it, remains silent, and he delays judgment until another day, whatever she had vowed or promised, she shall repay, because when he first heard it, he remained silent.Numbers 30:14
Number of the word / term Silent in Numbers: 3
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy 18:21 But if, in silent thought, you respond: “How will I be able to recognize a word which the Lord has not spoken?”Deuteronomy 18:21
Deuteronomy 20:9 And when the officers of the army have become silent, and have completed their speech, each one shall prepare his unit to wage war.Deuteronomy 20:9
Number of the word / term Silent in Deuteronomy: 2
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Judges
Judges 18:19 And they responded to him: “Be silent and place your finger over your mouth. And come with us, so that we may have you as a father as well as a priest. For which is better for you: to be a priest in the house of one man, or in one tribe and family in Israel?”Judges 18:19
Number of the word / term Silent in Judges: 1
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book 1 Samuel
1 Samuel 25:9 And when the servants of David had arrived, they spoke to Nabal all these words in the name of David. And then they were silent.1 Samuel 25:9
Number of the word / term Silent in 1 Samuel: 1
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book 2 Samuel
2 Samuel 19:10 But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in the war. How long will you be silent, and not lead back the king?”2 Samuel 19:10
Number of the word / term Silent in 2 Samuel: 1
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book 1 Kings
1 Kings 3:20 And rising up in the silent depths of the night, she took my son from my side, while I, your handmaid, was sleeping, and she set him in her bosom. Then she placed her dead son in my bosom.1 Kings 3:20
Number of the word / term Silent in 1 Kings: 1
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book 2 Kings
2 Kings 2:3 the sons of the prophets, who were at Bethel, went out to Elisha. And they said to him, “Do you not know that today the Lord will take away your lord from you?” And he responded: “I know it. Be silent.”2 Kings 2:3
2 Kings 2:5 the sons of the prophets, who were at Jericho, drew near to Elisha. And they said to him, “Do you not know that today the Lord will take away your lord from you?” And he said: “I know it. Be silent.”2 Kings 2:5
2 Kings 7:9 Then they said one to another: “We are not doing the right thing. For this is a day of good news. If we remain silent and refuse to report it until morning, we will be charged with a crime. Come, let us go and report it in the court of the king.”2 Kings 7:9
2 Kings 18:36 But the people were silent, and they did not respond at all to him. For indeed, they had received an instruction from the king that they should not respond to him.2 Kings 18:36
Number of the word / term Silent in 2 Kings: 4
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Nehemiah
Nehemiah 5:8 And I said to them: “As you know, in accord with what was possible for us, we have redeemed our brothers, the Jews, who had been sold to the Gentiles. And yet you now sell your brothers, and we must redeem them?” And they were silent, nor did they find anything to answer.Nehemiah 5:8
Nehemiah 8:7 Then Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, the Levites, caused the people to be silent in order to hear the law. And the people were standing on their feet.Nehemiah 8:7
Nehemiah 8:11 Then the Levites caused the people to be silent, saying: “Be quiet. For the day is holy. And do not be sorrowful.”Nehemiah 8:11
Number of the word / term Silent in Nehemiah: 3
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Esther
Esther 2:10 She was not willing to reveal to him her people or her native land. For Mordecai had instructed her that she should keep silent about all these things.Esther 2:10
Esther 4:14 For, if you remain silent now, the Jews will be delivered through some other opportunity, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for this reason, so that you would be prepared for such a time as this?” And he entrusted her (there was no question but that it was Mordecai) to go in to the king, and to petition on behalf of her people and her native land.Esther 4:14
Number of the word / term Silent in Esther: 2
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Job
Job 3:13 For by now, I should have been sleeping silently, and taking rest in my sleepJob 3:13
Job 6:24 Teach me, and I will be silent, and if by chance I have been ignorant of anything, instruct me.Job 6:24
Job 11:3 Will men be silent only for you? And when you have mocked others, will no one refute you?Job 11:3
Job 13:5 And I wish that you would remain silent, so that you would be counted among the wise.Job 13:5
Job 13:13 Be silent for a little while, so that I may speak whatever my mind suggests to me.Job 13:13
Job 31:34 if I became frightened by an excessive crowd, and the disrespect of close relatives alarmed me, so that I would much rather have remained silent or have gone out the door;Job 31:34
Job 33:31 Pay attention Job, and listen to me; and remain silent, while I speak.Job 33:31
Number of the word / term Silent in Job: 7
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Psalm
Psalm 28:1 A Psalm of David himself. To you, Lord, I will cry out. My God, do not be silent toward me. For if you remain silent toward me, I will become like those who descend into the pit.Psalm 28:1
Psalm 32:3 Because I was silent, my bones grew old, while still I cried out all day long.Psalm 32:3
Psalm 35:22 You have seen, O Lord, do not be silent. Lord, do not depart from me.Psalm 35:22
Psalm 39:12 O Lord, heed my prayer and my supplication. Pay attention to my tears. Do not be silent. For I am a newcomer with you, and a sojourner, just as all my fathers were.Psalm 39:12
Psalm 50:21 These things you have done, and I was silent. You thought, unjustly, that I ought to be like you. But I will reprove you, and I will set myself against your face.Psalm 50:21
Psalm 83:1 A Canticle Psalm of Asaph. O God, who will ever be like you? Do not be silent, and do not be unmoved, O God.Psalm 83:1
Psalm 109:2 O God, do not be silent toward my praise, for the mouth of the sinner and the mouth of the deceitful one have been opened against me.Psalm 109:2
Number of the word / term Silent in Psalm: 7
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Proverbs
Proverbs 11:12 Whoever despises his friend is destitute in heart. But the prudent man will remain silent.Proverbs 11:12
Proverbs 17:28 If he would remain silent, even the foolish would be considered wise, and if he closes his lips, intelligent.Proverbs 17:28
Number of the word / term Silent in Proverbs: 2
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes 3:7 A time to rend, and a time to sew. A time to be silent, and a time to speak.Ecclesiastes 3:7
Ecclesiastes 10:11 Whoever slanders in secret is nothing less than a snake that bites silently.Ecclesiastes 10:11
Number of the word / term Silent in Ecclesiastes: 2
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Isaiah
Isaiah 6:5 And I said: “Woe to me! For I have remained silent. For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live in the midst of a people having unclean lips, and I have seen with my eyes the King, the Lord of hosts!”Isaiah 6:5
Isaiah 7:4 And you shall say to him: “See to it that you are silent. Do not be afraid. And have no dread in your heart over the two tails of these firebrands, nearly extinguished, which are the wrath of the fury of Rezin, king of Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.”Isaiah 7:4
Isaiah 8:6 “Because this people has cast aside the waters of Shiloah, which go forth silently, and has instead chosen Rezin and the son of Remaliah,Isaiah 8:6
Isaiah 15:1 The burden of Moab. Because Ar of Moab has been destroyed by night, it is utterly silent. Because the wall of Moab has been destroyed by night, it is utterly silent.Isaiah 15:1
Isaiah 23:2 Be silent, you inhabitants of the island! The merchants of Sidon, crossing over the sea, have filled you.Isaiah 23:2
Isaiah 36:21 And they remained silent and did not answer a word to him. For the king had commanded them, saying, “You shall not respond to him.”Isaiah 36:21
Isaiah 41:1 Let the islands be silent before me, and let the nations take new strength. Let them draw near, and then speak. Let us apply for judgment together.Isaiah 41:1
Isaiah 42:14 I have always been quiet; I have been silent; I have been patient. I will speak like a woman giving birth. I will destroy and consume, all at once.Isaiah 42:14
Isaiah 57:11 For whose sake have you been anxiously afraid, so that you would lie and not be mindful of me, nor consider me in your heart? For I am silent, and I am like someone who does not see, and so you have forgotten me.Isaiah 57:11
Isaiah 62:1 For the sake of Zion, I will not be silent, and for the sake of Jerusalem, I will not rest, until her Just One advances in splendor, and her Savior is kindled like a lamp.Isaiah 62:1
Isaiah 62:6 Upon your walls, O Jerusalem, I have stationed watchmen all day and all night unceasingly; they will not be silent. You who are mindful of the Lord, you should not be silent,Isaiah 62:6
Isaiah 64:12 Should you restrain yourself, O Lord, concerning these things? Should you remain silent, and afflict us vehemently?Isaiah 64:12
Isaiah 65:6 Behold, it has been written in my sight; I will not be silent. Instead, I will render retribution into their sinews.Isaiah 65:6
Number of the word / term Silent in Isaiah: 13
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Jeremiah
Jeremiah 4:19 I am afflicted in my heart, in my heart. The senses of my heart have been stirred up within me. I will not remain silent. For my soul has heard the voice of the trumpet, the clamor of the battle.Jeremiah 4:19
Jeremiah 8:14 “Why are we sitting still? Assemble, and let us enter the fortified city, and let us remain silent there. For the Lord our God has brought us to silence, and he has given us the water of gall as a drink. For we have sinned against the Lord.Jeremiah 8:14
Jeremiah 51:6 Flee from the midst of Babylon! And let each one save his own life. Do not be silent about her iniquity. For it is the time of revenge from the Lord. He himself will repay her, in her turn.Jeremiah 51:6
Number of the word / term Silent in Jeremiah: 3
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Lamentations
Lamentations 3:28 JOD. He shall sit solitary and silent. For he has lifted it upon himself.Lamentations 3:28
Number of the word / term Silent in Lamentations: 1
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Ezekiel
Ezekiel 24:17 Groan silently; you shall make no mourning for the dead. Let the band of your crown be on you, and let your shoes be on your feet. And you shall not cover your face, nor shall you eat the food of those who mourn.”Ezekiel 24:17
Ezekiel 24:27 in that day, I say, your mouth shall be opened to him who has fled. And you shall speak, and you shall no longer be silent. And you shall be for them a portent. And you shall know that I am the Lord.”Ezekiel 24:27
Ezekiel 33:22 But the hand of the Lord had been upon me in the evening, before the one who had fled arrived. And he opened my mouth, until he came to me in the morning. And since my mouth had been opened, I was no longer silent.Ezekiel 33:22
Number of the word / term Silent in Ezekiel: 3
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Daniel
Daniel 4:19 Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, began silently to think within himself for about one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. But the king responded, saying, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream and its interpretation disturb you.” Belteshazzar answered and said, “My lord, the dream is for those who hate you, and its interpretation may be for your enemies.Daniel 4:19
Daniel 10:15 And while he was speaking words to me in this way, I cast my face down to the ground and was silent.Daniel 10:15
Number of the word / term Silent in Daniel: 2
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Hosea
Hosea 4:5 And you will be ruined on this day, and now the prophet will be ruined with you. In the night, I have made your mother to be silent.Hosea 4:5
Hosea 4:6 My people have become silent because they had no knowledge. Since you have rejected knowledge, I will drive you away; you do not perform the duties of the priesthood for me, and you have forgotten the law of your God, and so I will forget your sons.Hosea 4:6
Number of the word / term Silent in Hosea: 2
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Amos
Amos 5:13 Therefore, the prudent will be silent at that time, for it is an evil time.Amos 5:13
Amos 6:10 And his closest relative will steal him away and will burn him, so that he may carry the bones out of the house. And he will say to him that is in the inner most rooms of the house, “Now is there any left that still belongs to you?” And he will answer, “It is finished.” And he will say to him, “Be silent and do not call to mind the name of the Lord.”Amos 6:10
Number of the word / term Silent in Amos: 2
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Habakkuk
Habakkuk 1:13 Your eyes are pure, you do not behold evil, and you cannot look towards iniquity. Why do you look upon the agents of iniquity, and remain silent, while the impious is devouring one who is more just than himself?Habakkuk 1:13
Habakkuk 2:19 Woe to him who says to wood, “Awaken,” to the silent stone, “Arise.” Is it able to teach? Behold, it has been entirely covered with gold and silver; and there is no spirit at all in its inner workings.Habakkuk 2:19
Habakkuk 2:20 But the Lord is in his holy temple. May all the earth be silent before his face.Habakkuk 2:20
Number of the word / term Silent in Habakkuk: 3
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Zephaniah
Zephaniah 1:7 Be silent before the face of the Lord God. For the day of the Lord is near; for the Lord has prepared a victim, he has sanctified those he has called.Zephaniah 1:7
Zephaniah 1:11 Howl, inhabitants of the Pillar. All the people of Canaan have fallen silent. All were ruined who had been wrapped in silver.Zephaniah 1:11
Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is the strength in your midst; he will save. He will rejoice over you with gladness. In his love, he will be silent. He will exult over you with praise.Zephaniah 3:17
Number of the word / term Silent in Zephaniah: 3
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Zechariah
Zechariah 2:13 Let all flesh be silent before the face of the Lord: for he has arisen from his holy dwelling place.Zechariah 2:13
Number of the word / term Silent in Zechariah: 1
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Matthew
Matthew 22:34 But the Pharisees, hearing that he had caused the Sadducees to be silent, came together as one.Matthew 22:34
Matthew 26:63 But Jesus was silent. And the high priest said to him, “I bind you by an oath to the living God to tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.”Matthew 26:63
Number of the word / term Silent in Matthew: 2
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Mark
Mark 1:25 And Jesus admonished him, saying, “Be silent, and depart from the man.”Mark 1:25
Mark 3:4 And he said to them: “Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbaths, or to do evil, to give health to a life, or to destroy?” But they remained silent.Mark 3:4
Mark 9:34 But they were silent. For indeed, on the way, they had disputed among themselves as to which of them was greater.Mark 9:34
Mark 14:61 But he was silent and gave no answer. Again, the high priest questioned him, and he said to him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed God?”Mark 14:61
Number of the word / term Silent in Mark: 4
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Luke
Luke 1:20 And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak, until the day on which these things shall be, because you have not believed my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.”Luke 1:20
Luke 4:35 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent and depart from him.” And when the demon had thrown him into their midst, he departed from him, and he no longer harmed him.Luke 4:35
Luke 9:36 And while the voice was being uttered, Jesus was found to be alone. And they were silent and told no one, in those days, any of these things, which they had seen.Luke 9:36
Luke 14:4 But they kept silent. Yet truly, taking hold of him, he healed him and sent him away.Luke 14:4
Luke 18:39 And those who were passing by rebuked him, so that he would be silent. Yet truly, he cried out all the more, “Son of David, take pity on me!”Luke 18:39
Luke 19:40 And he said to them, “I tell you, that if these will keep silent, the stones themselves will cry out.”Luke 19:40
Luke 20:26 And they were not able to contradict his word before the people. And being amazed at his answer, they were silent.Luke 20:26
Number of the word / term Silent in Luke: 7
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book Acts
Acts 8:32 Now the place in Scripture that he was reading was this: “Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter. And like a lamb silent before his shearer, so he opened not his mouth.Acts 8:32
Acts 11:18 Having heard these things, they were silent. And they glorified God, saying: “So has God also given to the Gentiles repentance unto life.”Acts 11:18
Acts 12:17 But motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he explained how the Lord had led him away from prison. And he said, “Inform James and those brothers.” And going out, he went away to another place.Acts 12:17
Acts 15:12 Then the entire multitude was silent. And they were listening to Barnabas and Paul, describing what great signs and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles through them.Acts 15:12
Acts 15:13 And after they had been silent, James responded by saying: “Noble brothers, listen to me.Acts 15:13
Acts 18:9 Then the Lord said to Paul, through a vision in the night: “Do not be afraid. Instead, speak out and do not be silent.Acts 18:9
Number of the word / term Silent in Acts: 6
Bible passages with ‘Silent’ in the book 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 14:28 But if there is no one to interpret, he should remain silent in the church, then he may speak when he is alone with God.1 Corinthians 14:28
1 Corinthians 14:30 But then, if something is revealed to another who is sitting, let the first one become silent.1 Corinthians 14:30
1 Corinthians 14:34 Women should be silent in the churches. For it is not permitted for them to speak; but instead, they should be subordinate, as the law also says.1 Corinthians 14:34
Number of the word / term ‘Silent’ in 1 Corinthians: 3
These texts are taken from the following version: Catholic Public Domain Version.
Number of Bible Verses found on the topic: 97
