Lexical Definition
ἡσύχιος hēsýchios (hay-soo'-khee-os) quiet G:A
a prolonged form of a compound probably of a derivative of the base of ἑδραῖος and perhaps ἔχω
peaceable, quiet.
- properly, keeping one's seat (sedentary), i.e. (by implication) still (undisturbed, undisturbing)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἡσύχιον | quiet | 1Tim.2.2 |
| ἡσυχίου | quiet | 1Pet.3.4 |
| ησύχιον | unassuming | LXX.Isa.66.2 |
Abbott-Smith
ἡσύχιος, -α, -ον (= the more freq. ἥσυχος; cf. Wi 18:14, Si 25:20), [in LXX: Is 66:2 (נְכֵה־רוּחַ)*;]
quiet, tranquil: I Ti 2:2, I Pe 3:4.†
SYN.: ἤρεμος, of tranquillity arising from without; ἡ., from within (v. Ellic. on I Ti 2:2; but also v. CGT, I Ti 2:2.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Isaiah | 66:2 |
| 1 Timothy | 2:2 |
| 1 Peter | 3:4 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἡσύχιος-ιος,
Doric dialect ἁσ- (variant ἡσ-), ον,= ἥσυχος, still, quiet, at rest, ἡσύχιον δ᾽ ἄρα μιν πολέμου ἔκπεμπε [Refs 8th c.BC+]; also in Prose, τρόπον ἡ. of a quiet disposition, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; οἱ ἡ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; τὸ ἡ. τῆς εἰρήνης (variant{ἥσυχον}) [Refs 5th c.BC+] more reposeful, [Refs 1st c.BC+]. adverb -ίως[Refs 5th c.BC+]