ἡσύχιος (hēsýchios) — Peaceable

Greek word study: ἡσύχιος (hēsýchios), Strong's G2272. properly, keeping one's seat (sedentary), i.e. (by implication) still (undisturbed, undisturbing)

GreekStrong's G2272
Quick definition
Greek word
ἡσύχιος (hēsýchios)

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

Word study
Derivation: a prolonged form of a compound probably of a derivative of the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος) and perhaps G2192 (ἔχω);

KJV translation words: peaceable, quiet

Where this word appears

Strong's G2272 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Timothy 2:2 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:4.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

quiet ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἡσυχίου ×1ἡσύχιον ×1

Books where it appears most

1 Timothy ×11 Peter ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1476 ἑδραῖος (hedraîos), G2192 ἔχω (échō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2270 ἡσυχάζω (hēsycházō), G2271 ἡσυχία (hēsychía).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does hēsýchios (G2272) mean?

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

How is G2272 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2272 as: peaceable, quiet.

How often does ἡσύχιος (hēsýchios) appear?

Strong's G2272 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Timothy 2:2 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:4.