GreekG2272Adjective

ἡσύχιος

hēsuchios

“quiet”

2Occurrences

G2272Strong's #

AdjectivePart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

properly, keeping one's seat (sedentary), i.e. (by implication) still (undisturbed, undisturbing)

a prolonged form of a compound probably of a derivative of the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος) and perhaps G2192 (ἔχω);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)

(= the more frequently *ἥσυχος; *cf., ), quiet, tranquil.

Synonyms

ἤρεμος, of tranquillity arising from without; ἡ., from within (see Ellic. on 1Ti, l.with; but also see CGT, ib.).

LXX: (רוּחַ נָכֶה)*

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logos (G3056)

word, saying, account

Part of Speech

Adjective

Morphology Code

G:A

Full Description

Greek Adjective

ἡσύχιος appears 2 times in the New Testament.

1 Peter

1 Timothy

1 Peter 3:4BSB

but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

1 Timothy 2:2BSB

for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

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