The concept of being "quieted" in the Bible often refers to a state of peace, calm, and restfulness that is both internal and external. This state is frequently associated with the presence and work of God in the lives of His people, bringing them into a place of tranquility amidst life's challenges and uncertainties.

Old Testament References

In the Old Testament, the idea of being quieted is often linked to God's intervention and the resulting peace. One notable example is found in Zephaniah 3:17 : "The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing." Here, the quieting effect is attributed to God's love and presence, suggesting a deep, comforting peace that comes from divine assurance and care.

The Psalms frequently express a longing for and experience of this quietness. Psalm 131:2 states, "Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me." This verse illustrates a personal, intentional quieting of the soul, akin to a child resting securely with its mother, highlighting trust and contentment in God's provision and protection.

New Testament References

In the New Testament, the theme of quietness is often associated with the peace that Jesus Christ imparts to His followers. In Mark 4:39 , during the calming of the storm, Jesus "got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. 'Silence!' He commanded. 'Be still!' And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm." This miraculous event not only demonstrates Christ's authority over nature but also symbolizes the peace He brings into the chaos of human life.

The Apostle Paul also speaks to the quieted life in 1 Thessalonians 4:11 , urging believers "to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you." This exhortation reflects a lifestyle marked by peace, diligence, and contentment, avoiding unnecessary conflict and disturbance.

Spiritual Implications

The quieted soul is a recurring theme in the spiritual life of believers, representing a heart at rest in God's sovereignty and goodness. This state is often achieved through prayer, meditation on Scripture, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. Isaiah 30:15 encapsulates this truth: "For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: 'By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.'"

The quieted life is thus a reflection of a deep trust in God, characterized by a serene confidence that transcends external circumstances. It is a testament to the transformative power of God's presence, enabling believers to experience His peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).(imp. & p. p.) of Quiet.2270. hesuchazo -- to be still, be silent
... the same as hesuchios Definition to be still, be silent NASB Word Usage fell silent
(1), kept silent (1), lead a quiet life (1), quiet life (1), quieted down (1 ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2270.htm - 6k7280a. raga -- to disturb
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to disturb NASB Word Usage instant (2), moment
(1), quieted (1), stirs (2). 7280, 7280a. raga. 7280b . Strong's Numbers
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2013. has -- hush! keep silence!
... Word Origin a prim. interj. Definition hush! keep silence! NASB Word Usage keep
quiet (1), keep silence (1), quieted (1), silence (1), silent (3), still (1). ...
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1826a. damam -- to be or grow dumb, silent or still
... ceasing (1), destroyed (1), doomed (1), have...rest (1), keeps silent (1), kept
silent (3), made silent (1), motionless (1), perish (1), quieted (1), relax (1 ...
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"I Will Give You Rest. "
... of God has been broken by sin. Now, conscience once aroused is not easily
quieted. Neither unbelief nor superstition can avail to ...
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"Now the End of the Commandment," &C.
... A good conscience is a conscience calmed and quieted, that hath gotten an answer
to all challenges, the blood and resurrection of Jesus, 1 Pet. iii.21. ...
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The Duty of Self-Denial.
... The Duty of Self-Denial. "Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that
is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.""Psalm 131:2. ...
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Christ
... officers sent to arrest him as a disturber of the peace found him in the midst of
the people, speaking words that hushed their tumult, quieted their murmurings ...
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The Third Season
... This very consideration quieted Job, Eli, David, and Hezekiah. That the Lord
did it was enough to them: and why should it not be so to us? ...
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Hymns of Christian Devotion and Experience.
... For more than thirty years he was the personal power that directed belief, quieted
turbulence, and arbitrated disputes, and kings and even popes sought his ...
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The Silence of Faith.
... for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned
of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. Let ...
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Under Ban of the Ritual
... The heavy drowsiness of a mid-winter noon had depopulated her booths and
bazaars and quieted the quaint traffic of her squares. ...
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Article xxiv (xii): of the Mass.
... although the adversaries collect many testimonies on this topic to prove that the
Mass is a sacrifice, yet this great tumult of words will be quieted when the ...
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Little Jennie's Sickness and Death
... music. But we knew that Jesus in his infinite love, had quieted her for
a time, because we were willing to submit to His will. We ...
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Quieted (8 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) of Quiet. Multi-Version Concordance Quieted (8 Occurrences). ... (See NAS
RSV). Nehemiah 8:11 And the Levites quieted all the people, saying, Be still! ...
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Clerk (1 Occurrence)
... grammateus): The word "clerk," "writer," "town clerk," "scribe," is found in this
meaning only in Acts 19:35, "when the townclerk had quieted the multitude ...
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Quiet (167 Occurrences)
... 10. (vi) To become still, silent, or calm; -- often with down; as, be soon
quieted down. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. QUIET. ...
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Quieteth (3 Occurrences)

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Quieting (4 Occurrences)
... Acts 19:35 And the public clerk having quieted the multitude, saith, 'Men, Ephesians,
why, who is the man that doth not know that the city of the Ephesians is ...
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Zeus (3 Occurrences)
... Acts 19:35 When the town clerk had quieted the multitude, he said, "You men of Ephesus,
what man is there who doesn't know that the city of the Ephesians is ...
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Length (135 Occurrences)
... be stripped and beaten with rods; (WEY). Acts 19:35 At length the Recorder
quieted them down. "Men of Ephesus," he said, "who is ...
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Goddess (6 Occurrences)
... Acts 19:35 When the town clerk had quieted the multitude, he said, "You men of Ephesus,
what man is there who doesn't know that the city of the Ephesians is ...
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Guardian (5 Occurrences)
... But she strenuously maintained that it was true. "It is his guardian angel," they
said. (WEY). Acts 19:35 At length the Recorder quieted them down. ...
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