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King James Bible

Strongs Number: G1515


Greek Word
εἰρήνη
Transliteration
eirēnē
Phonetic
i-rah'-nay
Part of Speech
Noun Feminine
Strongs Definition

peace (literally or figuratively); by implication prosperity

Thayers Definition

1. a state of national tranquillity

a. exemption from the rage and havoc of war

2. peace between individuals, i.e. harmony, concord

3. security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things safe and prosperous)

4. of the Messiah's peace

a. the way that leads to peace (salvation)

5. 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

6. the blessed state of devout and upright men after death

Origin
Probably from a primary verb εἴρω eirō (to join)
Bible Usage
one peace quietness rest + set at one again.