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εἰρήνη

eirēnēpeaceHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine92 occurrences26 books85 verses

Definition

εἰρήνη, -ης, ἡ,

[in LXX chiefly for שָׁלוֹם ;]

peace;

1. of public peace, freedom from war: Luke 14:32, Acts 12:20; 24:2; of the church, Acts 9:31.

2. Of peace between persons, concord, agreement : Matthew 10:34, Luke 12:51, Romans 14:17, 1 Corinthians 7:15, Galatians 5:22, James 3:18; ζητεῖν εἰ., 1 Peter 3:11; διώκειν, 2 Timothy 2:22; ib. before μετὰ πάντων, Hebrews 12:14; by meton., of him who brings peace, Ephesians 2:14.

3. As in LXX (= Heb. שָׁלוֹם, Aram. שְׁלָם), of a state of security and safety: John 16:33, Romans 2:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:3,́ whence the formulae, ὕπαγε (πορεύου) εἰς εἰ, Mark 5:34, Luke 7:50 (cf. 1 Samuel 1:17, al.; לְכִי לְשָׁלוֹם); εἰ. ὑμῖν (שָׁלוֹם לָכֶם), John 20:19, 21, 26; ἀπολύειν ἐν εἰ., Luke 2:29, cf. 1 Corinthians 16:11; ἡ εἰ. ὑμῶν, Matthew 10:13, Luke 10:6; υἱὸς εἰρήνης, ib.

4. Of spiritual peace, the peace of Christ's kingdom (DCG, ii, 330f.): Luke 1:79; 2:14, John 16:33, Romans 2:10; 5:1; 8:6, al.; ὁ κύριος τῆς εἰ., 2 Thessalonians 3:16; ὁ θεὸς τῆς εἰ., Romans 15:33; 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:11, al.; in epistolary salutations, Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:3, Galatians 1:3, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 1 Peter 1:2, 2 John 3, Revelation 1:4, al. (see Cremer, 244).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as εἰρήνη:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

92 total
  1. Galatians 6:16εἰρήνη · Peace
    Peace and mercy to all who walk by this rule, even to the Israel of God.
  2. Ephesians 1:2εἰρήνη · peace
    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  3. Ephesians 2:14εἰρήνη · peace
    For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility
  4. Ephesians 2:15εἰρήνην · peace
    …by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace
  5. Ephesians 2:17εἰρήνην · peace; εἰρήνην · peace
    He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
  6. Ephesians 4:3εἰρήνης · of peace
    …and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
  7. Ephesians 6:15εἰρήνης · of peace
    …and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.
  8. Ephesians 6:23Εἰρήνη · Peace
    Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  9. Philippians 1:2εἰρήνη · peace
    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  10. Philippians 4:7εἰρήνη · peace
    And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
  11. Philippians 4:9εἰρήνης · of peace
    Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
  12. Colossians 1:2εἰρήνη · peace
    To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
  13. Colossians 3:15εἰρήνη · peace
    Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
  14. 1 Thessalonians 1:1εἰρήνη · peace
    Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.
  15. 1 Thessalonians 5:3Εἰρήνη · Peace
    While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
  16. 1 Thessalonians 5:23εἰρήνης · of peace
    Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  17. 2 Thessalonians 1:2εἰρήνη · peace
    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  18. 2 Thessalonians 3:16εἰρήνης · of peace; εἰρήνην · peace
    Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
  19. 1 Timothy 1:2εἰρήνη · [and] peace
    To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
  20. 2 Timothy 1:2εἰρήνη · [and] peace
    To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
  21. 2 Timothy 2:22εἰρήνην · [and] peace
    Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
  22. Titus 1:4εἰρήνη · peace
    To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
  23. Philemon 1:3εἰρήνη · peace
    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  24. Hebrews 7:2εἰρήνης · of peace
    …and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”
  25. Hebrews 11:31εἰρήνης · peace
    By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.
  26. Hebrews 12:14Εἰρήνην · peace
    Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
  27. Hebrews 13:20εἰρήνης · of peace
    Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,
  28. James 2:16εἰρήνῃ · peace
    If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?
  29. James 3:18εἰρήνῃ · peace; εἰρήνην · Peacemakers
    Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
  30. 1 Peter 1:2εἰρήνη · peace
    …according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
  31. 1 Peter 3:11εἰρήνην · peace
    He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
  32. 1 Peter 5:14Εἰρήνη · Peace
    Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
  33. 2 Peter 1:2εἰρήνη · peace
    Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
  34. 2 Peter 3:14εἰρήνῃ · peace
    Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.
  35. 2 John 1:3εἰρήνη · [and] peace
    Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, will be with us in truth and love.
  36. 3 John 1:14Εἰρήνη · Peace
    Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.
  37. Jude 1:2εἰρήνη · peace
    Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.
  38. Revelation 1:4εἰρήνη · peace
    John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven spirits before His throne,
  39. Revelation 6:4εἰρήνην · peace
    Then another horse went forth. It was bright red, and its rider was granted permission to take away peace from the earth and to make men slay one another. And he was given a great sword.