Σιγή refers to silence, stillness, or the cessation of sound. In biblical usage, silence often carries theological weight—it can signal reverence before God, the hushed anticipation before divine action, or the cessation of earthly noise before heavenly realities. In Acts 21:40, Paul's gesture brings silence to the crowd so he can speak. In Revelation 8:1, the opening of the seventh seal produces silence in heaven for about half an hour—a profound, anticipatory hush before the trumpet judgments. This heavenly silence stands in stark contrast to the constant worship and activity around God's throne, marking a solemn pause.