ἡσύχιοςhēsýchios
quiet, tranquil: 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 Peter 3:4.
Greek (New Testament) · G2272
Synonyms
ἤρεμος, of tranquillity arising from without; ἡ., from within (see Ellic. on 1 Timothy 2:2; but also see CGT, 1 Timothy 2:2.).
Same root
- ἑδραῖοςhedraîos · G1476sedentary, i.e. (by implication) immovable
- ἔχωéchō · G2192to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
- ἡσυχίαhēsychía · G2271(as noun) stillness, i.e. desistance from bustle or language
- ἡσυχάζωhēsycházō · G2270to keep still (intransitively), i.e. refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or speech
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- 1 Timothy 2:2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.
- 1 Peter 3:4 You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.