Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2270
ἡσυχάζω
hēsuchazō · “be quiet/give up”
Used 5 times across 3 books
Definition
ἡσυχάζω
[in LXX chiefly for שָׁקַט ;]
to be still;
(a) to rest from labour: Luk.23:56;
(b) to live quietly: 1Th.4:11;
(with) to be silent: Luk.14:3, Act.11:18 21:14 (cf. Job.32:7, Neh.5:8).†
SYN.: σιγάω (which see), σιωπάω
[in LXX chiefly for שָׁקַט ;]
to be still;
(a) to rest from labour: Luk.23:56;
(b) to live quietly: 1Th.4:11;
(with) to be silent: Luk.14:3, Act.11:18 21:14 (cf. Job.32:7, Neh.5:8).†
SYN.: σιγάω (which see), σιωπάω
Where it appears
Luke2
Acts2
1 Thessalonians1
In the text
Luke 14:4And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;Luke 23:56And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.Acts 11:18When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.Acts 21:14And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.1 Thessalonians 4:11And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
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