◄ 2271. hésuchia ►
Strong's Lexicon hésuchia: Quietness, silence, tranquility Original Word: ἡσυχία Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: hésuchia Pronunciation: hay-soo-khee'-ah Phonetic Spelling: (hay-soo-khee'-ah) Definition: quietness, stillness, silence. Meaning: The term ἡσυχία refers to a state of quietness, tranquility, or silence. It can denote both an external quietness and an internal peace or calmness. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἡσύχιος (hēsychios), meaning "quiet" or "tranquil." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἡσυχία, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words such as שָׁקַט (shaqat, Strong's H8252), meaning "to be quiet" or "to be at rest," and שָׁלוֹם (shalom, Strong's H7965), which encompasses peace, completeness, and welfare. These terms reflect the Old Testament emphasis on peace and rest as blessings from God. Usage: The word ἡσυχία is used in the New Testament to describe a demeanor of quietness and peace, often in the context of behavior that is fitting for believers. It is associated with a lifestyle that avoids unnecessary disturbance and promotes harmony. Context: The Greek term ἡσυχία appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the importance of a quiet and peaceful demeanor in the life of a believer. In 1 Timothy 2:2, Paul exhorts believers to pray for all people, including kings and those in authority, "that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity" (BSB). Here, ἡσυχία is linked with a life that reflects godliness and respectability, suggesting that a peaceful existence is conducive to spiritual growth and witness. In 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Paul encourages the Thessalonians to "aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you" (BSB). This instruction highlights the value of a quiet life, free from unnecessary conflict and focused on personal responsibility and industriousness. Additionally, in 1 Peter 3:4, the term is used to describe the "unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight" (BSB). This passage underscores the spiritual virtue of inner tranquility, which is esteemed by God and reflects a heart at peace. The concept of ἡσυχία is integral to the Christian ethos, promoting a lifestyle that is marked by peace, order, and a focus on personal and communal well-being. It encourages believers to cultivate an environment where spiritual growth can flourish, free from the distractions and disturbances of a chaotic world. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2271 hēsyxía (from hēsyxos, "quiet, stillness") – quietness, implying calm; for the believer, 2271 (hēsyxía) is used of their God-produced calm which includes an inner tranquility that supports appropriate action. This term "does not mean speechlessness, which is more directly indicated by 4602 (sigḗ) (J. Thayer). See 2272 (hēsyxios). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from hésuchios Definition stillness NASB Translation quiet (2), quiet fashion (1), quietly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2271: ἡσυχία ἡσυχία, ἡσυχίας, ἡ (from the adjective ἡσύχιος, which see; the feminine expresses the general notion (Winers Grammar, 95 (90)), cf. αἰτία, ἀρετή, ἔχθρα, etc.) (from Homer down); 1. quietness: descriptive of the life of one who stays at home doing his own work, and does not officiously meddle with the affairs of others, 2 Thessalonians 3:12. 2. silence: Acts 22:2; 1 Timothy 2:11f Strong's Exhaustive Concordance quietness, silence. Feminine of hesuchios; (as noun) stillness, i.e. Desistance from bustle or language -- quietness, silence. see GREEK hesuchios Forms and Transliterations ησυχια ησυχία ἡσυχίᾳ ησυχιαν ησυχίαν ἡσυχίαν ησυχιας ησυχίας ἡσυχίας esuchia ēsuchia esuchian ēsuchian esuchias ēsuchias hesychia hēsychia hesychíāi hēsychíāi hesychian hesychían hēsychian hēsychían hesychias hesychías hēsychias hēsychías Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 22:2 N-AFS GRK: μᾶλλον παρέσχον ἡσυχίαν καί φησιν NAS: even more quiet; and he said, KJV: the more silence: and INT: the more they kept quiet and he says 2 Thessalonians 3:12 N-GFS GRK: ἵνα μετὰ ἡσυχίας ἐργαζόμενοι τὸν NAS: to work in quiet fashion and eat KJV: that with quietness they work, and eat INT: that with quietness working 1 Timothy 2:11 N-DFS GRK: Γυνὴ ἐν ἡσυχίᾳ μανθανέτω ἐν NAS: A woman must quietly receive instruction KJV: learn in silence with all INT: A woman in quietness let learn in 1 Timothy 2:12 N-DFS GRK: εἶναι ἐν ἡσυχίᾳ NAS: a man, but to remain quiet. KJV: to be in silence. INT: to be in quietness Strong's Greek 2271 4 Occurrences ἡσυχίᾳ — 2 Occ. ἡσυχίαν — 1 Occ. ἡσυχίας — 1 Occ.