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Strong's #1515: eirene (pronounced i-ray'-nay)

probably from a primary verb eiro (to join); peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity:--one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.




Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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eirēnē

1) a state of national tranquillity

1a) exemption from the rage and havoc of war

2) peace between individuals, i.e. harmony, concord

3) security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things safe and prosperous)

4) of the Messiah' s peace

4a) the way that leads to peace (salvation)

5) of Christianity, the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is

6) the blessed state of devout and upright men after death

Part of Speech: noun feminine

Relation: probably from a primary verb eiro (to join)

Citing in TDNT: 2:400, 207




Usage:

This word is used 94 times:

2 Corinthians 13:11: "the God of love and peace shall be with you."
Galatians 1:3: "Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and"
Galatians 5:22: "is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,"
Galatians 6:16: "walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy,"
Ephesians 1:2: "Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father,"
Ephesians 2:14: "he is our peace, who hath made both one, and"
Ephesians 2:15: "one new man, so making peace;"
Ephesians 2:17: "And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh."
Ephesians 4:3: "in the bond of peace."
Ephesians 6:15: "the preparation of the gospel of peace;"
Ephesians 6:23: " Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from"
Philippians 1:2: "Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father,"
Philippians 4:7: "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep"
Philippians 4:9: "and the God of peace shall be with you."
Colossians 1:2: "Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father"
Colossians 3:15: "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts,"
1 Thessalonians 1:1: "Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father,"
1 Thessalonians 5:3: "For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden"
1 Thessalonians 5:23: "the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and"
2 Thessalonians 1:2: "Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father"
2 Thessalonians 3:16: "Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace"
2 Thessalonians 3:16: "himself give you peace always by all"
1 Timothy 1:2: "the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father"
2 Timothy 1:2: "son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and"
2 Timothy 2:22: "righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord"
Titus 1:4: "faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and"
Philemon 1:3: "Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father"
Hebrews 7:2: "King of Salem, which is, King of peace;"
Hebrews 11:31: "the spies with peace."
Hebrews 12:14: "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which"
Hebrews 13:20: "Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our"
James 2:16: "unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding"
James 3:18: "of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace."
James 3:18: "peace of them that make peace."
1 Peter 1:2: "Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied."
1 Peter 3:11: "do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it."
1 Peter 5:14: "with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in"
2 Peter 1:2: "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God,"
2 Peter 3:14: "that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless."
2 John 1:3: "with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and"
3 John 1:14: "and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends"
Jude 1:2: "Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied."
Revelation 1:4: "Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from"
Revelation 6:4: "that sat thereon to take peace from the earth,"









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