Definition and Meaning:
Tranquillity refers to a state of peace, calmness, and serenity. In a biblical context, it is often associated with the peace that comes from a right relationship with God and the inner calm that believers experience through faith and trust in Him.

Biblical References and Themes:

1. Peace with God:
Tranquillity in the Bible is closely linked to the peace that believers have with God through Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 states, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." This peace is foundational to the believer's experience of tranquillity, as it signifies reconciliation with God and the removal of enmity caused by sin.

2. Inner Peace:
The tranquillity that believers experience is not merely the absence of external conflict but an inner peace that surpasses understanding. Philippians 4:7 describes this peace: "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." This peace is a gift from God, guarding the hearts and minds of believers amidst life's challenges.

3. Trust in God:
Trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness is a source of tranquillity. Isaiah 26:3 promises, "You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You." This verse highlights the connection between trust in God and the experience of perfect peace, emphasizing that tranquillity is rooted in a steadfast reliance on the Lord.

4. Contentment:
Tranquillity is also associated with contentment, a theme explored in the New Testament. In Philippians 4:11-12 , the Apostle Paul writes, "I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need." Contentment, as an expression of tranquillity, is a learned state that comes from trusting in God's provision and care.

5. The Role of Wisdom:
The Book of Proverbs often links tranquillity with wisdom and understanding. Proverbs 3:17 states, "Her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful." Here, wisdom is personified, and its paths are described as peaceful, suggesting that living according to God's wisdom leads to a tranquil life.

6. The Fruit of the Spirit:
Tranquillity is a byproduct of the Holy Spirit's work in a believer's life. Galatians 5:22-23 lists the fruit of the Spirit, which includes peace: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." The presence of the Holy Spirit cultivates peace and tranquillity in the hearts of believers.

Practical Implications:

· Prayer and Meditation:
Engaging in regular prayer and meditation on God's Word can foster tranquillity. Psalm 119:165 declares, "Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing can make them stumble." Immersing oneself in Scripture and prayer helps maintain a tranquil spirit.

· Community and Fellowship:
Being part of a faith community can enhance one's experience of tranquillity. Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages believers to "spur one another on to love and good deeds" and to "not neglect meeting together." Fellowship with other believers provides support and encouragement, contributing to a sense of peace and calm.

· Living Righteously:
Pursuing a life of righteousness and obedience to God's commands is integral to experiencing tranquillity. Psalm 37:37 advises, "Consider the blameless and observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace." Righteous living aligns one's life with God's will, resulting in peace and tranquillity.

In summary, tranquillity in the biblical sense is deeply connected to one's relationship with God, trust in His promises, and the work of the Holy Spirit. It is a state of inner peace that transcends circumstances and is cultivated through faith, wisdom, and righteous living.(n.) The quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; composure.1055. galene -- a calm
... Word Origin perhaps akin to gelao Definition a calm NASB Word Usage calm (3). calm.
Of uncertain derivation; tranquillity -- calm. (galene) -- 3 Occurrences. ...
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... tranquillity. (Aramaic) corresponding to shalvah; safety -- tranquillity. See also
shalev. see HEBREW shalvah. see HEBREW shalev. 7962, 7963. shelevah. 7964 ...
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8253. sheqet -- quietness
... Word Origin from shaqat Definition quietness NASB Word Usage quiet (1). quietness.
From shaqat; tranquillity -- quietness. see HEBREW shaqat. 8252, 8253. ...
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The Secret of Tranquillity
... VOLUME I: PSALMS I to XLIX THE SECRET OF TRANQUILLITY. 'Delight thyself also
in the Lord, and He shall give thee the desires of thine ...
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Which are the Better, the Continent, or those who Delight in ...
... Discourse XI."Arete. Chapter III."Which are the Better, the Continent,
or Those Who Delight in Tranquillity of Life? Contests ...
/.../chapter iii which are the better.htm

On Temperance and Its Chief Parts, Especially Tranquillity of Mind ...
... by St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan. Book I. Chapter XLIII. On temperance and its
chief parts, especially tranquillity of mind and moderation? ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xliii on temperance and.htm

Of the Union of Man's Will with God's in those Inspirations which ...
... OF THE UNION OF MAN'S WILL WITH GOD'S IN THOSE INSPIRATIONS WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO
ORDINARY LAWS; AND OF PEACE AND TRANQUILLITY OF HEART, SECOND MARK OF ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter xii of the union.htm

Of the Anger of God, which Does not Inflame his Mind, nor Disturb ...
... Book XV. Chapter 25."Of the Anger of God, Which Does Not Inflame His Mind,
Nor Disturb His Unchangeable Tranquillity. The anger ...
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Of the Fourth Kind of General Mortifications, viz...
... 1, 2, 3. Of the fourth kind of general mortifications, viz. tranquillity of mind.
Sec. ... Sec. 6, 7, 8. How peace and tranquillity of soul may be procured. Sec. ...
/.../chapter viii of the fourth.htm

Of the Universal Peace which the Law of Nature Preserves through ...
... The peace of all things is the tranquillity of order. Order is the distribution
which allots things equal and unequal, each to its own place. ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 13 of the universal peace.htm

Submission and Peace
... providences, or by other people's hints, is the talisman that brings to us, in all
circumstances, and in every part of our nature, a tranquillity which nothing ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/submission and peace.htm

The Risen Lord's Greetings and Gifts
... and He reappears, not flushed with triumph, nor bearing any trace of effort, but
surrounded as by a nimbus with that strange tranquillity which evermore ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the risen lords greetings and.htm

Christ's Peace
... there may be much of stormy brightness in the life, but there cannot be the calm,
still, impregnable, all-pervading, and central tranquillity that our souls ...
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Tranquillity (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The quality or state of being tranquil; calmness;
composure. Multi-Version Concordance Tranquillity (2 Occurrences). ...
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Ease (46 Occurrences)
... sha'anan, shal'anan, chiefly, "at ease"): Used 19 times in the Old Testament and
once in the New Testament, most frequently meaning tranquillity, security or ...
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Judges (117 Occurrences)
... been in servitude 18 years. Ehud slew their king Eglon, and won for the
nation a long period of tranquillity. (d) Judges 3:31: In ...
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Tranquility (3 Occurrences)

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Trans (4 Occurrences)

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Cutting (178 Occurrences)
... it conclusive and brief." "mutilate themselves," the American Standard Revised Version
"go "rest"), "noontide," margin "Or, tranquillity" (Gesenius, Delitzsch ...
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Shewing (23 Occurrences)
... acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities
by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity...
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Cut (616 Occurrences)
... it conclusive and brief." "mutilate themselves," the American Standard Revised Version
"go "rest"), "noontide," margin "Or, tranquillity" (Gesenius, Delitzsch ...
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Roman (26 Occurrences)
... in view of the conditions which prevailed, and secured for the millions of subjects
of the Roman Empire the longest period of undisturbed tranquillity known to ...
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Peace (523 Occurrences)
... the sense of peace from war or strife (Tobit 13:14; Judith 3:1; Ecclesiasticus
13:18; 1 Maccabees 5:54; 6:49; 2 Maccabees 14:6, eustatheia equals "tranquillity...
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