Eirene

The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 1515

Original Word	Word Origin
eirene	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
1. 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
1. 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

NAS Word Usage - Total: 91

peace 90, undisturbed* 1

NAS Verse Count
Matthew	2
Mark	1
Luke	13
John	5
Acts	7
Romans	10
1 Corinthians	4
2 Corinthians	2
Galatians	3
Ephesians	7
Philippians	3
Colossians	2
1 Thessalonians	3
2 Thessalonians	2
1 Timothy	1
2 Timothy	2
Titus	1
Philemon	1
Hebrews	4
James	2
1 Peter	3
2 Peter	2
2 John	1
3 John	1
Jude	1
Revelation	2

Total	85

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 Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Eirene". "The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon". . 1999.

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