Strong's Number G1515

εἰρήνη

eirene · i-ray'-nay

Transliteration:

eirene{i-ray'-nay}

Word Origin:

probably from a primary verb eiro (to join)

TDNT:

2:400,207

Part of Speech:

noun feminine

Strong's Definition:

peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity

Usage in the KJV:

peace 89, one 1, rest 1, quietness 1

Total: 92
Occurs 92 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

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