Word study · Greek
εἰρήνη
eirēnēG1515peace
Used 90 times in the tagged text.
What it means
- of public peace, freedom from war
- Of peace between persons, concord, agreement
- As in LXX
- Of spiritual peace, the peace of Christ's kingdom
Full dictionary entry (technical)
- εἰρήνη, -ης, ἡ,
- [in LXX chiefly for שָׁלוֹם ;]
- peace;
- 1. of public peace, freedom from war: Luk.14:32, Act.12:20 24:2; of the church, Ac 9:31.
- 2. Of peace between persons, concord, agreement : Mat.10:34, Luk.12:51, Rom.14:17, 1Co.7:15, Gal.5:22, Jas.3:18; ζητεῖν εἰ., 1Pe.3:11; διώκειν, 2Ti.2:22; ib. before μετὰ πάντων, Heb.12:14; by meton., of him who brings peace, Eph.2:14.
- 3. As in LXX (= Heb. שָׁלוֹם, Aram. שְׁלָם), of a state of security and safety: Jhn.16:33, Rom.2:10, 1Th.5:3,́ whence the formulae, ὕπαγε (πορεύου) εἰς εἰ, Mrk.5:34, Luk.7:50 (cf. 1Ki.1:17, al.; לְכִי לְשָׁלוֹם); εἰ. ὑμῖν (שָׁלוֹם לָכֶם), Jhn.20:19, 21, 26; ἀπολύειν ἐν εἰ., Luk.2:29, cf. 1Co.16:11; ἡ εἰ. ὑμῶν, Mat.10:13, Luk.10:6; υἱὸς εἰρήνης, ib.
- 4. Of spiritual peace, the peace of Christ's kingdom (DCG, ii, 330f.): Luk.1:79 2:14 Jhn.16:33, Rom.2:10 5:1 8:6, al.; ὁ κύριος τῆς εἰ., 2Th.3:16; ὁ θεὸς τῆς εἰ., Rom.15:33 16:20, 2Co.13:11, al.; in epistolary salutations, Rom.1:7, 1Co.1:3, Gal.1:3, 1Th.1:1, 1Pe.1:2, 2Jo.3, Rev.1:4, al. (see Cremer, 244).
- (AS)
Same idea, other words · Peace
Biblical peace is wholeness, not merely quiet. Shalom covers health, security and right relationship; eirene carries that into the New Testament.
Where it appears
- Matthew4
- Mark1
- Luke14
- John6
- Acts7
- Romans10
- 1 Corinthians4
- 2 Corinthians2
- Galatians3
- Ephesians7
- Philippians3
- Colossians2
- 1 Thessalonians3
- 2 Thessalonians3
- 1 Timothy1
- 2 Timothy2
- Titus1
- Philemon1
- Hebrews4
- James3
- 1 Peter3
- 2 Peter2
- 2 John1
- Jude1
- Revelation2
Every use · 1–50 of 90 · BSB
If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it; but if it is not, let your peace return to you.
If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it; but if it is not, let your peace return to you.
Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.
Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.
“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.”
to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.
And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”
Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’
If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.
If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.
When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure.
Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division.
And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace.
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.
While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.
Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”
Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
The next day he came upon two Israelites who were fighting, and he tried to reconcile them, saying, ‘Men, you are brothers. Why are you mistreating each other?’
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food.
After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them.
The jailer informed Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace.”
When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.
To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.
and the way of peace they have not known.”
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
The God of peace be with all of you. Amen.
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.
For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.
No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
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