Hēsuchios ἡσύχιος
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| ἡσύχιος | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | hēsuchios |
| Strong's number | G2272 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Gloss | quiet |
| Occurrences | 2 in 2 verses |
| Most frequent in | 1 Timothy (1) |
Hēsuchios (Greek ἡσύχιος, Strong's G2272) is a Greek adjective meaning “quiet”. It occurs 2 times in 2 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
ἡσύχιος, -α, -ον
(= the more frequently ἥσυχος; cf. Wis.18:14, Sir.25:20), [in LXX: Isa.66:2 (רוּחַ נָכֶה)* ;]
quiet, tranquil: 1Ti.2:2, 1Pe.3:4.†
SYN.: ἤρεμος, of tranquillity arising from without; ἡ., from within (see Ellic. on 1Ti, l.with; but also see CGT, ib.).† (AS)
(= the more frequently ἥσυχος; cf. Wis.18:14, Sir.25:20), [in LXX: Isa.66:2 (רוּחַ נָכֶה)* ;]
quiet, tranquil: 1Ti.2:2, 1Pe.3:4.†
SYN.: ἤρεμος, of tranquillity arising from without; ἡ., from within (see Ellic. on 1Ti, l.with; but also see CGT, ib.).† (AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | peaceable (1), quiet (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | quiet (2) |
Verses
Every verse with Hēsuchios, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
1 Timothy
- 1 Timothy 2:2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
1 Peter
- 1 Peter 3:4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).