εἰρήνη

Detailed Definition

• 1a state of national tranquillity
• 2exemption from the rage and havoc of war
• 3the way that leads to peace (salvation)
• 4peace between individuals, i.e., harmony, concord
• 5security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things safe and prosperous)
• 6of the messiah's peace
• 7of 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
• 8the blessed state of devout and upright men after death