Siopao denotes becoming or remaining silent, whether by command, restraint, or refusal to answer.

The attested use denotes silence or stopping speech: people are urged or commanded not to speak, remain without an answer, or are described as silent; it is also addressed to the wind and sea in a command followed by calm.

1. Be or become silent · dominant

   The forms describe people who do not answer or are expected to stop speaking: in Mark 14:61 the APB renders the clause "he remained silent and answered nothing," while in Mark 3:4 those questioned "were silent." In Matthew 20:31 and Mark 10:48, rebukes seek to make those crying out silent; in Mark 4:39 the singular present form is addressed to the sea, and the APB renders the command "Be silent" before the wind ceases.

   Mark 14:61Mark 3:4Matthew 20:31Mark 10:48Mark 4:39Acts 18:9

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB variously presents the term with "silent," "remained silent," "Be silent," and "do not be silent." These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation of silence rather than establish separate lexical senses.