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 timesAppears 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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