G2270Greekἡsýchasan

ἡσύχασαν

to keep still (intransitively), i.e., refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or speech

5
Total Occurrences
3
Books
0
Old Testament
5
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1to keep quiet
  • 2to rest, cease from labor
  • 3to lead a quiet life, said of those who are not running hither and thither, but stay at home and mind their business
  • 4to be silent, i.e., to say nothing, hold one's peace

Etymology & Derivation

from the same as g2272

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