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εἰρήνη: eirēnē (G1515), a Greek word meaning "peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity"

eirēnē

Plain-Language Summary

eirēnē is a Greek word meaning "peace (literally or figuratively)", encompassing ideas like one, peace, quietness, rest.

peace; harmony, tranquility

Its core semantic range includes: one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.

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Secondary Meanings
  • peace and reconciliation between parties
  • welfare, prosperity, well-being
Rare / Figurative Uses
  • quietness, rest from conflict

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eirēnēshalomHebrewsafe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace

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εἰρήνη

Pronunciationeirēnē

G1515

peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity

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