Strong's Number G2270

ἡσυχάζω

hesuchazo · hay-soo-khad'-zo

Transliteration:

hesuchazo{hay-soo-khad'-zo}

Word Origin:

from the same as 2272

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's Definition:

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

Usage in the KJV:

hold (one's) peace 2, rest 1, cease 1, be quiet 1

Total: 5
Occurs 5 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

to keep quiet
1. to rest, cease from labour
2. to lead a quiet life, said of those who are not running hither and thither, but stay at home and mind their business
3. to be silent, i.e. to say nothing, hold one's peace For Synonyms see entry 5847