Eirēneúō — G1514

Definition

verb

to be (act) peaceful

1. to make peace
2. to cultivate or keep peace, i. e. harmony

Usually translated as

peace, live peaceably, be at

Origin

from G1515

• eirḗnē (G1515)

Occurrences

Eirēneúō occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Romans (1), 2 Corinthians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1)

• Mark 9:50 — Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace (εἰρηνεύετε) one with another.
• Romans 12:18 — If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably (εἰρηνεύοντες) with all men.
• 2 Corinthians 13:11 — Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace (εἰρηνεύετε); and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:13 — And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace (εἰρηνεύετε) among yourselves.