Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8200 The character of the believer » 8328 quietness
A calm, peaceful and restrained attitude to life and way of approaching God frequently commended in Scripture even in adverse circumstances. It is also a condition experienced by God's friends and enemies when confronted by his majesty.
Quietness of life
A quiet manner of life commended
1 Timothy 2:1-2 See also Psalm 35:20; Psalm 131:1-2; Matthew 12:19; Isaiah 42:2; 1 Thessalonians 4:11; 2 Thessalonians 3:12; 1 Timothy 2:11; 1 Peter 3:1-4
A quiet temperament
Genesis 25:27
Quiet activity
Matthew 1:19 See also Judges 4:21; Ruth 3:7; Ezekiel 24:17; Acts 16:37
The wisdom of being quiet
Amos 5:13 See also Genesis 34:5; Judges 18:19-20; Esther 7:4; Proverbs 15:18; Ecclesiastes 9:17; Acts 19:35-36
Quietness in different circumstances
In peace and rest
Psalm 23:2 See also 1 Chronicles 4:40; Proverbs 17:1; Isaiah 32:17; Mark 6:31
After conflict
1 Chronicles 22:9 See also Joshua 11:23; Joshua 14:15; Judges 3:11; Judges 5:31; Judges 8:28; 2 Chronicles 14:1; 2 C 30; Isaiah 14:7; Jeremiah 30:10 pp Jeremiah 46:27; Zechariah 1:11
When in distress
2 Samuel 13:20; Nehemiah 8:9-11; Isaiah 7:4
Because of a sense of shame
Genesis 3:8; Nehemiah 5:8; Mark 9:34
When before a higher authority
Judges 3:19; Mark 1:25 pp Luke 4:35
God's quiet voice
1 Kings 19:12-13
Absence of quietness
Because of inner conflict
Job 3:26 See also Ruth 3:18; Job 6:24; Romans 7:21-24
Because of sin
Isaiah 57:20-21
The quietness of God
God chooses quietness
Isaiah 18:4 See also Job 34:29; Isaiah 42:14; Ezekiel 16:42
God rejects quietness
Isaiah 62:1
God brings quietness
Psalm 76:8 See also Psalm 46:10; Psalm 65:7; Psalm 89:9; Psalm 107:29; Isaiah 24:8; Isaiah 25:5; Zephaniah 3:17; Matthew 8:26 pp Mark 4:39 pp Luke 8:24
Quietness before God
Being quiet before God
Psalm 37:7; Isaiah 30:15 See also Exodus 14:14; Lamentations 3:26; 1 Corinthians 14:28,34-35; Revelation 8:1
Quietness in prayer
Matthew 6:6 See also Nehemiah 2:4; Mark 6:46 pp Matthew 14:23; Luke 5:16; Luke 6:12; Luke 9:18
Quietness as calmness
In contrast with the storm
Matthew 8:26 pp Mark 4:39 pp Luke 8:24 See also Psalm 107:30; Jonah 1:11-15
In contrast with rashness
Ecclesiastes 10:4 See also Proverbs 15:18
In contrast with unrest
Isaiah 7:4 See also Nehemiah 8:11
In contrast with anger
Ezekiel 16:42
See also
3215 Holy Spirit & peace 4851 storm 5056 rest 5933 restlessness 5950 silence 6700 peace 8030 trust 8339 self-control 8361 wisdom 8602 prayer 8662 meditation 8678 waiting on God
