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εἰρήνη

eirēnēG1515

peace

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 · 51–90 of 90 · BSB

  1. Galatians 6:16εἰρήνηpeace [be]

    Peace and mercy to all who walk by this rule, even to the Israel of God.

  2. Ephesians 1:2εἰρήνηpeace

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  3. Ephesians 2:14εἰρήνηpeace

    For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility

  4. Ephesians 2:15εἰρήνην,peace,

    by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace

  5. Ephesians 2:17εἰρήνηνpeace

    He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.

  6. Ephesians 4:3εἰρήνης,of peace,

    and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

  7. Ephesians 6:15εἰρήνης·of peace;

    and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.

  8. Ephesians 6:23εἰρήνηPeace

    Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  9. Philippians 1:2εἰρήνηpeace

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  10. Philippians 4:7εἰρήνηpeace

    And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

  11. Philippians 4:9εἰρήνηςof peace

    Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

  12. Colossians 1:2εἰρήνηpeace

    To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.

  13. Colossians 3:15εἰρήνηpeace

    Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

  14. 1 Thessalonians 1:1εἰρήνηpeace

    Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.

  15. 1 Thessalonians 5:3εἰρήνηPeace

    While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

  16. 1 Thessalonians 5:23εἰρήνηςof peace

    Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  17. 2 Thessalonians 1:2εἰρήνηpeace

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  18. 2 Thessalonians 3:16εἰρήνηςof peace

    Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

  19. 2 Thessalonians 3:16εἰρήνηνpeace

    Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

  20. 1 Timothy 1:2εἰρήνη[and] peace

    To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

  21. 2 Timothy 1:2εἰρήνη[and] peace

    To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

  22. 2 Timothy 2:22εἰρήνην[and] peace

    Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

  23. Titus 1:4εἰρήνηpeace

    To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

  24. Philemon 1:3εἰρήνηpeace

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  25. Hebrews 7:2εἰρήνης,of peace,

    and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

  26. Hebrews 11:31εἰρήνης.¶peace.

    By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.

  27. Hebrews 12:14εἰρήνηνPeace

    Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

  28. Hebrews 13:20εἰρήνης,of peace,

    Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,

  29. James 2:16εἰρήνῃ,peace,

    If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?

  30. James 3:18εἰρήνῃpeace

    Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

  31. James 3:18εἰρήνην.¶peace.

    Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

  32. 1 Peter 1:2εἰρήνηpeace

    according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

  33. 1 Peter 3:11εἰρήνηνpeace

    He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

  34. 1 Peter 5:14εἰρήνηPeace [be]

    Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

  35. 2 Peter 1:2εἰρήνηpeace

    Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

  36. 2 Peter 3:14εἰρήνῃ,peace,

    Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.

  37. 2 John 1:3εἰρήνη[and] peace

    Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, will be with us in truth and love.

  38. Jude 1:2εἰρήνηpeace

    Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.

  39. Revelation 1:4εἰρήνηpeace

    John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven Spirits before His throne,

  40. Revelation 6:4εἰρήνηνpeace

    Then another horse went forth. It was bright red, and its rider was granted permission to take away peace from the earth and to make men slay one another. And he was given a great sword.

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