ἡσύχιος

hēsuchiosAdjectiveG2272

quiet

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

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

(= 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 Usage: (רוּחַ נָכֶה)*

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
1
1 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 3:4
  • 1 Timothy 2:2

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