Hēsýchios — G2272

Definition

adjective

properly, keeping one's seat (sedentary), i.e. (by implication) still (undisturbed, undisturbing)

1. quiet, tranquil

Usually translated as

peaceable, quiet

Origin

a prolonged form of a compound probably of a derivative of the base of G1476 and perhaps G2192

• hedraîos (G1476)
• échō (G2192)

Occurrences

Hēsýchios occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Timothy (1), 1 Peter (1)

• 1 Timothy 2:2 — For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable (ἡσύχιον) 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 (ἡσυχίου) spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.