Greek - English Dictionary
G1515 - Rest
| Strong's No.: | G1515 |
| Greek: | εἰρήνη |
| Transliteration: | eirēnē |
| Phonetic: | i-rah'-nay |
| Word Origin: | Probably from a primary verb εἴρω eirō (to join) |
| Bible Usage: | one peace quietness rest + set at one again. |
| Part of Speech: | Noun Feminine |
| Strongs Definition: | peace (literally or figuratively); by implication prosperity |
| Thayers Definition: | 1. a state of national tranquillity a. exemption from the rage and havoc of war 2. peace between individuals, i.e. harmony, concord 3. security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things safe and prosperous) 4. of the Messiah's peace a. the way that leads to peace (salvation) 5. of Christianity, the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is 6. the blessed state of devout and upright men after death |
| Bible References:
Rest |
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| Translation Occurrences: |
peace ( 89 )
quietness ( 1 )
rest ( 1 )
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Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.