The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon| Strong's Number: 1515 | | | Original Word | Word Origin | | eijrhvnh | probably from a primary verb eiro (to join) | | Transliterated Word | TDNT Entry | | Eirene | 2:400,207 | | Phonetic Spelling | Parts of Speech | | i-ray'-nay
| Noun Feminine |
| | Definition | - a state of national tranquillity
- exemption from the rage and havoc of war
- peace between individuals, i.e. harmony, concord
- security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things safe and prosperous)
- of the Messiah's peace
- the way that leads to peace (salvation)
- 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
- the blessed state of devout and upright men after death
| | | | King James Word Usage - Total: 92 | | peace 89, one 1, rest 1, quietness 1 | | |
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Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.
Bibliography InformationThayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Eirene". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". .