eirene <1515>
eirhnh eirene
| Pronunciation: | i-ray'-nay |
| Origin: | probably from a primary verb eiro (to join) |
| Reference: | TDNT - 2:400,207 |
| PrtSpch: | n f |
| In Greek: | eirhnh 48, eirhnhn 25, eirhnhv 19 |
| In NET: | peace 74, Peace 9, of peace 4, May peace 1, peace-loving 1, by peace 1, for peace 1, safe 1 |
| In AV: | peace 89, one 1, rest 1, quietness 1 |
| Count: | 92 |
| Definition: | 1) a state of national tranquillity 1a) exemption from the rage and havoc of war 2) peace between individuals, i.e. harmony, concord 3) security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things safe and prosperous) 4) of the Messiah's peace 4a) the way that leads to peace (salvation) 5) of Christianity, the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is 6) the blessed state of devout and upright men after death probably from a primary verb eiro (to join); peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity:-one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again. |
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