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Strong's G2272 ἡσύχιος (hesychios)

Hesychios means “peaceable” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2272 — chabarburah (“spot”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2272
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G2272 Quick Answer

Strong's G2272 ἡσύχιος (hesuchios) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hesuchios (hay-soo'-khee-os) adj. 1. (properly) keeping one's seat (sedentary) 2. (by implication) still (undisturbed, undisturbing) It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include meek, man, quiet, these, and things. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
hesuchios (hay-soo'-khee-os) adj. 1. (properly) keeping one's seat (sedentary) 2. (by implication) still (undisturbed, undisturbing)
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
meek, man, quiet, these, and things

Meaning and Definition

hesuchios (hay-soo'-khee-os) adj. 1. (properly) keeping one's seat (sedentary) 2. (by implication) still (undisturbed, undisturbing) [a prolonged form of a compound probably of a derivative of the base of G1476 and perhaps G2192] KJV: peaceable, quiet Root(s): G1476, G2192

Original Word
ἡσύχιος
Transliteration
hesuchios
Derivation
Root: ἔχω R1: 1476 R2: 2192
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2272. 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)

quiet

Usage: ἡσύχιος, -α, -ον (= the more frequently ἥσυχος; cf. Wis.18:14, Sir.25:20), [in LXX: Isa.66:2 (רוּחַ נָכֶה)* ;] quiet, tranquil: 1Ti.2:2, 1Pe.3:4.† SYN.: ἤρεμος, of tranquillity arising from without; ἡ., from within (see Ellic. on 1Ti, l.with; but also see CGT, ib.).† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

meek man quiet these things mine saith lord whom respect humble trembles

How Strong's G2272 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New Testament with 2 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.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2272 (ἡσύχιος) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2272 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 G2272 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 Timothy 2:2 KJV

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

1 Peter 3:4 KJV

But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

Strong's G2272 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Isaiah 66:2 Septuagint / Brenton

For all these things are mine, saith the Lord: and to whom will I have respect, but to the humble and meek, and the man that trembles at my words?

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2272.

Isaiah 66:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For all these things are mine, saith the Lord: and to whom will I have respect, but to the humble and meek, and the man that trembles at my words?
1 Timothy 2:2 New Testament, KJV
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
1 Peter 3:4 New Testament, KJV
But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2272, grouped by book.

Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2272 FAQ

What does hesychios (ἡσύχιος) mean?

Hesychios (Strong's G2272) is a Greek word most simply glossed "peaceable". hesuchios (hay-soo'-khee-os) adj. 1. (properly) keeping one's seat (sedentary) 2. (by implication) still (undisturbed, undisturbing)

How many times is hesychios (ἡσύχιος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G2272 across 3 books.

Where can I study hesychios (ἡσύχιος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2272 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate hesychios (ἡσύχιος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as meek, man, quiet, these, things, and mine. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2272 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2272, with linked reader references where each row is available.