G2272: ἡσύχιος
hēsýchios · “quiet”
Definition
properly, keeping one's seat (sedentary), i.e. (by implication) still (undisturbed, undisturbing)
KJV translates it as: peaceable, quiet
Word origin: a prolonged form of a compound probably of a derivative of the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος) and perhaps G2192 (ἔχω);
Extended definition
ἡσύχιος, -α, -ον
(= the more frequently ἥσυχος; cf. Wis.18:14, Sir.25:20), [in LXX: Isa.66:2 (רוּחַ נָכֶה)* ;]
quiet, tranquil: 1Ti.2:2, 1Pe.3:4.†
SYN.: ἤρεμος, of tranquillity arising from without; ἡ., from within (see Ellic. on 1Ti, l.with; but also see CGT, ib.).† (AS)
(= the more frequently ἥσυχος; cf. Wis.18:14, Sir.25:20), [in LXX: Isa.66:2 (רוּחַ נָכֶה)* ;]
quiet, tranquil: 1Ti.2:2, 1Pe.3:4.†
SYN.: ἤρεμος, of tranquillity arising from without; ἡ., from within (see Ellic. on 1Ti, l.with; but also see CGT, ib.).† (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2272 is translated
- quiet ×2
Bible verses with G2272 (hēsýchios)
Hēsýchios appears in 2 verses.
- 1 Timothy 2:2
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
- 1 Peter 3:4
But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.