εἰρηνεύωeirēneúō
to be (act) peaceful
Greek (New Testament) · G1514
Meanings
1. to bring to peace, reconcile (so 1 Maccabees 6:60).
2. to keep peace, be at peace: Mark 9:50, Romans 12:18, 2 Corinthians 13:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:13 (cf. Sirach 28:9; Cremer, 246).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Mark 9:50 Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again? You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves and live in peace with each other.”
- Romans 12:18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.
- 2 Corinthians 13:11 Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13 Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully with each other.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.