Hēsycházō — G2270

Definition

verb

to keep still (intransitively), i.e. refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or speech

1. to rest, to cease from labor
2. to lead a quiet life, said of those who are not running hither and thither, but stay at home and mind their business
3. to be silent, i. e. to say nothing, hold one's peace

Usually translated as

hold peace, be quiet, cease, rest

Origin

from the same as G2272

• hēsýchios (G2272)

Occurrences

Hēsycházō occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2), Acts (2), 1 Thessalonians (1)

• Luke 14:4 — And they held their peace (ἡσύχασαν). And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;
• Luke 23:56 — And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested (ἡσύχασαν) the sabbath day according to the commandment.
• Acts 11:18 — When they heard these things, they held their peace (ἡσύχασαν), and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
• Acts 21:14 — And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased (ἡσυχάσαμεν), saying, The will of the Lord be done.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:11 — And that ye study to be quiet (ἡσυχάζειν), and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;