2270. hésuchazó
Strong's Lexicon
hésuchazó: To be quiet, to rest, to be at peace

Original Word: ἡσυχάζω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: hésuchazó
Pronunciation: hay-soo-khad'-zo
Phonetic Spelling: (hay-soo-khad'-zo)
Definition: To be quiet, to rest, to be at peace
Meaning: I rest from work, cease from altercation, am silent, live quietly.

Word Origin: Derived from ἡσύχιος (hésuchios), meaning "quiet" or "tranquil."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of rest or quietness is שָׁקַט (shaqat - Strong's H8252), which means to be quiet or at rest.

Usage: The verb ἡσυχάζω (hésuchazó) is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of being quiet or at rest, both in a physical and a spiritual sense. It implies a state of tranquility and calmness, often in the context of ceasing from labor or disturbance. This term can also suggest a peaceful demeanor or attitude, reflecting an inner peace that manifests outwardly.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of tranquility and rest was highly valued, often associated with philosophical ideals of inner peace and self-control. In Jewish culture, rest was a significant aspect of the Sabbath, a day set apart for ceasing from work and focusing on spiritual matters. The New Testament usage of hésuchazó reflects these cultural values, emphasizing the importance of spiritual rest and peace in the life of a believer.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as hésuchios
Definition
to be still, be silent
NASB Translation
fell silent (1), kept silent (1), lead a quiet life (1), quiet life (1), quieted down (1), rested (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2270: ἡσυχάζω

ἡσυχάζω; 1 aorist ἡσύχασα; (ἥσυχος (equivalent to ἡσύχιος)); as in Greek writings from Aeschylus down, to keep quiet, i. e.

a. to rest, to cease from labor: Luke 23:56.

b. to lead a quiet life, said of those who are not running hither and thither, but stay at home and mind their business: 1 Thessalonians 4:11.

c. to be silent, i. e. to say nothing, hold one's peace: Luke 14:4 (3); Acts 11:18; Acts 21:14 (Job 32:7; ἡσύχασαν καί οὐχ εὕροσαν λόγον, Nehemiah 5:8). [SYNONYMS: ἡσυχάζειν, σιγᾶν, σιωπαν: ἡσσυχάζειν describes a quiet condition in the general, inclusive of silence; σιγᾶν describes a mental condition and its manifestation, especially in speechlessness (silence from fear, grief, awe, etc.); σιωπαν, the more external and physical term, denotes abstinence from speech, especially as antithetic to loquacity. Schmidt i., chapter 9; iv., chapter 175.]

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cease, hold peace, be quiet, rest.

From the same as hesuchios; to keep still (intransitively), i.e. Refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or speech -- cease, hold peace, be quiet, rest.

see GREEK hesuchios

Forms and Transliterations
ησυχάζει ησυχαζειν ησυχάζειν ἡσυχάζειν ησυχάζεται ησυχάζετε ησυχάζοντα ησυχάζοντας ησυχάζουσι ησυχάζουσιν ησύχασα ησυχάσαι ησυχασαμεν ησυχάσαμεν ἡσυχάσαμεν ησυχασαν ησύχασαν ἡσύχασαν ησύχασε ησυχάσει ησυχάσεις ησύχασεν ησυχάση ησύχασον ησυχή esuchasamen ēsuchasamen esuchasan ēsuchasan esuchazein ēsuchazein hesychasamen hesychásamen hēsychasamen hēsychásamen hesychasan hesýchasan hēsychasan hēsýchasan hesychazein hesycházein hēsychazein hēsycházein
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Luke 14:4 V-AIA-3P
GRK: οἱ δὲ ἡσύχασαν καὶ ἐπιλαβόμενος
NAS: But they kept silent. And He took hold
KJV: And they held their peace. And he took
INT: but they were silent And having taken hold [of him]

Luke 23:56 V-AIA-3P
GRK: μὲν σάββατον ἡσύχασαν κατὰ τὴν
NAS: And on the Sabbath they rested according
KJV: and rested the sabbath day
INT: indeed Sabbath rested according to the

Acts 11:18 V-AIA-3P
GRK: δὲ ταῦτα ἡσύχασαν καὶ ἐδόξασαν
NAS: this, they quieted down and glorified
KJV: these things, they held their peace, and
INT: moreover these things they were silent and glorified

Acts 21:14 V-AIA-1P
GRK: δὲ αὐτοῦ ἡσυχάσαμεν εἰπόντες Τοῦ
NAS: And since he would not be persuaded, we fell silent, remarking,
KJV: be persuaded, we ceased, saying,
INT: moreover he we were silent having said of the

1 Thessalonians 4:11 V-PNA
GRK: καὶ φιλοτιμεῖσθαι ἡσυχάζειν καὶ πράσσειν
NAS: and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend
KJV: that ye study to be quiet, and
INT: and endeavour earnestly to be quiet and to do

Strong's Greek 2270
5 Occurrences


ἡσυχάσαμεν — 1 Occ.
ἡσύχασαν — 3 Occ.
ἡσυχάζειν — 1 Occ.

















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