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Strong's G1514 εἰρηνεύω (eireneuo)

Eireneuo means “live peaceably” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1514 — gacham (“Gaham”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1514
Language Greek
Linked Usages 22
Books 12

Strong's G1514 Quick Answer

Strong's G1514 εἰρηνεύω (eireneuo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. eireneuo (ei-rayn-yoo'-o) v. 1. to be (act) peaceful [from G1515] It has 22 linked Bible usages across 12 books. Visible English usage signals include live, have, and peace. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
eireneuo (ei-rayn-yoo'-o) v. 1. to be (act) peaceful [from G1515]
Usage
22 linked usages
Books
12 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
live, have, and peace

Meaning and Definition

eireneuo (ei-rayn-yoo'-o) v. 1. to be (act) peaceful [from G1515] KJV: be at (have, live in) peace, live peaceably Root(s): G1515

Original Word
εἰρηνεύω
Transliteration
eireneuo
Derivation
Root: εἰρήνη R1: 1515
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1514. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

be at peace

Usage: εἰρηνεύω (εἰρήνη), [in LXX chiefly for שׁלם, שׁקט ;] __1. to bring to peace, reconcile (so 1Ma.6:60). __2. to keep peace, be at peace: Mrk.9:50, Rom.12:18, 2Co.13:11, 1Th.5:13 (cf. Sir.28:9; Cremer, 246). † (AS)

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How Strong's G1514 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render eireneuo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's G1514 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 9 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1514 (εἰρηνεύω) appears 18 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1514 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1514 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Mark 9:50 KJV

Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.

Romans 12:18 KJV

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

2 Corinthians 13:11 KJV

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Strong's G1514 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

9 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

3 Kingdoms 22:45 Septuagint / Brenton

And Jehoshaphat was at peace with the king of Israel.

2 Chronicles 14:4 Septuagint / Brenton

And he removed from all the cities of Judah the altars and the idols, and established in quietness

2 Chronicles 14:5 Septuagint / Brenton

fortified cities in the land of Judah; for the land was quiet, and he had no war in these years; for the Lord gave him rest.

Strong's G1514 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

9 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 8:82 Septuagint / Brenton

And now, O Lord, what shall we say, having these things? for we have transgressed thy commandments, which thou gavest by the hand of thy servants the prophets, saying,

1 Maccabees 6:60 Septuagint / Brenton

So the king and the princes were content: wherefore he sent unto them to make peace; and they accepted thereof.

2 Maccabees 12:4 Septuagint / Brenton

Who accepted of it according to the common decree of the city, as being desirous to live in peace and suspecting nothing: but when they were gone forth into the deep, they drowned no less than two hundred of them.

Usage Excerpts

First 22 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1514.

3 Kingdoms 22:45 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Jehoshaphat was at peace with the king of Israel.
2 Chronicles 14:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he removed from all the cities of Judah the altars and the idols, and established in quietness
2 Chronicles 14:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
fortified cities in the land of Judah; for the land was quiet, and he had no war in these years; for the Lord gave him rest.
2 Chronicles 20:30 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace; and his God gave him rest round about.
Job 3:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I was not at peace, nor quiet, nor had I rest; Yet wrath came upon me.
Job 5:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For the wild beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.
Job 5:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Then shalt thou know that thy house shall be at peace, And the provision for thy tabernacle shall not fail.
Job 15:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And his terror is in his ears: Just when he seems to be at peace, His overthrow will come.
Job 16:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
When I was at peace he distracted me: He took me by the hair of the head, and plucked it out: He set me up as a mark.
Mark 9:50 New Testament, KJV
Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.
Romans 12:18 New Testament, KJV
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
2 Corinthians 13:11 New Testament, KJV
Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
1 Thessalonians 5:13 New Testament, KJV
And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
1 Esdras 8:82 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And now, O Lord, what shall we say, having these things? for we have transgressed thy commandments, which thou gavest by the hand of thy servants the prophets, saying,
1 Maccabees 6:60 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So the king and the princes were content: wherefore he sent unto them to make peace; and they accepted thereof.
2 Maccabees 12:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Who accepted of it according to the common decree of the city, as being desirous to live in peace and suspecting nothing: but when they were gone forth into the deep, they drowned no less than two hundred of them.
4 Maccabees 18:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And the nation through them obtained peace, and having renewed the observance of the law in their country, drove the enemy out of the land.
Wisdom of Sirach 6:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Be in peace with many: Nevertheless have but one counselor of a thousand.
Wisdom of Sirach 28:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
A sinful man disquieteth friends, And maketh debate among them that be at peace.
Wisdom of Sirach 28:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Curse the whisperer and double-tongued: For such have destroyed many that were at peace.
Wisdom of Sirach 41:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O death, how bitter is the remembrance of thee to a man that liveth at rest in his possessions, Unto the man that hath nothing to vex him, and that hath prosperity in all things: Yea, unto him that is yet able to receive meat!
Wisdom of Sirach 44:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Rich men furnished with ability, Living peaceably in their habitations:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1514, grouped by book.

3 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 5 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1514 FAQ

What does eireneuo (εἰρηνεύω) mean?

Eireneuo (Strong's G1514) is a Greek word most simply glossed "live peaceably". eireneuo (ei-rayn-yoo'-o) v. 1. to be (act) peaceful [from G1515]

How many times is eireneuo (εἰρηνεύω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 22 linked usages for Strong's G1514 across 12 books.

Where can I study eireneuo (εἰρηνεύω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1514 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate eireneuo (εἰρηνεύω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as live, have, and peace. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1514 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 9 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 9 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1514, with linked reader references where each row is available.