Greek noun (feminine) · G1515
εἰρήνη
eirenei-ray'-nay
of public peace, freedom from war; Of peace between persons, concord, agreement; As in LXX (= Heb. שָׁלוֹם, Aram. שְׁלָם), of a state of security and safety; Of spiritual peace, the peace of Christ's kingdom
91 uses in the Greek text, one for each word STEP Bible has tagged with this key
Concordance spelling: eirḗnē
Word page · Part of the concordance, one page for every word of the Hebrew and Greek text. Strong's G1515is this word's number in James Strong's 1890 index of the King James Bible.
- 25 of 27New Testament books
- 7spellings
- 4meanings
The definition in full
Strong's key (1890) · G1515
peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
The King James renders it: one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.
James Strong, The Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890), public domain. Strong indexed the King James text, and this site quotes his entry as that index.
Summary
eirene is rendered "of public peace, freedom from war; Of peace between persons, concord, agreement; As in LXX (= Heb. שָׁלוֹם, Aram. שְׁלָם), of a state of security and safety; Of spiritual peace, the peace of Christ's kingdom". It stands 91 times in the Greek text, across twenty-five books.
- Fourteen of the uses stand in Luke, more than in any other book.
- The lexicon lists four meanings for it, beginning with "of public peace, freedom from war".
- Its first use in canonical order opens the ledger below.Matthew 10:13If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it; but if it is not, let your peace return to you.
- The Greek text spells it seven different ways.
The first use
If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it; but if it is not, let your peace return to you.
Matthew 10:13εἰρήνη
The first use, in the order of the New Testament's books.
Where the word stands
The word stands in twenty-five of the 27 New Testament books.
What the word means
The word carries four meanings: of public peace, freedom from war, and Of peace between persons, concord, agreement, and As in LXX (= Heb. שָׁלוֹם, Aram. שְׁלָם), of a state of security and safety, and Of spiritual peace, the peace of Christ's kingdom.
Each meaning, and the words it is translated by
| Meaning | Tagged as | Where |
|---|---|---|
| of public peace, freedom from warLuk.14:32, Act.12:20 24:2; of the church, Ac 9:31. | Tagged as
| WhereLuke 14:32And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off… |
| Of peace between persons, concord, agreementMat.10:34, Luk.12:51, Rom.14:17, 1Co.7:15, Gal.5:22, Jas.3:18; ζητεῖν εἰ., 1Pe.3:11; διώκειν, 2Ti.2:22; ib. before μετὰ πάντων,... | Tagged aslisted under the table | WhereMatthew 10:34Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace… |
| As in LXX (= Heb. שָׁלוֹם, Aram. שְׁלָם), of a state of security and safetyJhn.16:33 | Tagged aslisted under the table | Where1 Samuel 1:17“Go in peace,” Eli replied, “and may the God of Israel grant the petition you have asked of Him… |
| Of spiritual peace, the peace of Christ's kingdom | Tagged as
| WhereLuke 1:79to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death… |
The words built on the same word-part
Each word below begins with the same letters this one begins with. A shared word-part shows a family. It does not settle what any one of them means, so each word carries its own uses on its own page. Scholars call that shared part the stem.
| Word | Written | Meaning | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| εἰρηνεύω | eireneuo | be at peace | Uses4 |
| εἰρηνικός | eirenikos | peaceful | Uses2 |
| εἰρηνοποιέω | eirenopoieo | to make peace | Uses1 |
| εἰρηνοποιός | eirenopoios | peacemaker | Uses1 |
The words it stands beside
All 91, in canonical order
Every use, in order
Every use, grouped by book, with its verse.
7 spellings and their grammar
STEP Bible tags every word of the Hebrew and Greek text with its spelling and its grammar. Both lists below count the rows printed underneath, written out in English, with the code beside each one as it was tagged.
How it is spelled
- εἰρήνη39
- εἰρήνην21
- εἰρήνης17
- εἰρήνῃ7
- εἰρήνην.¶4
- εἰρήνης.¶2
- εἰρήνῃ.¶1
The grammar of each form
- noun · nominative (subject) · feminine singular39N-NSF
- noun · accusative (object) · feminine singular25N-ASF
- noun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singular19N-GSF
- noun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singular8N-DSF
Matthew
four uses
If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it; but if it is not, let your peace return to you.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Mark
one use
“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.”
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Luke
fourteen uses
to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
- εἰρήνης.¶eirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: of peace
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.
- εἰρήνῃeirenenoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singulartagged: peace
And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
- εἰρήνην.¶eirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”
- εἰρήνην.¶eirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: Peace
If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: of peace
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure.
- εἰρήνῃeirenenoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division.
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace.
- εἰρήνην.¶eirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: Peace
John
six uses
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- Εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: Peace
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: Peace
Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: Peace
Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: Peace
Acts
seven uses
The next day he came upon two Israelites who were fighting, and he tried to reconcile them, saying, ‘Men, you are brothers. Why are you mistreating each other?’
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food.
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them.
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: peace
The jailer informed Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace.”
- εἰρήνῃ.¶eirenenoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singulartagged: peace
When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Romans
ten uses
To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
and the way of peace they have not known.”
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: of peace
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: of peace
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: peace
The God of peace be with all of you. Amen.
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: of peace
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: of peace
1 Corinthians
four uses
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.
- εἰρήνῃeirenenoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singulartagged: peace
For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: of peace
No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
- εἰρήνῃeirenenoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singulartagged: peace
2 Corinthians
two uses
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Galatians
three uses
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Peace and mercy to all who walk by this rule, even to the Israel of God.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Ephesians
eight uses
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: of peace
and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: of peace
Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: Peace
Philippians
three uses
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: of peace
Colossians
two uses
To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
1 Thessalonians
three uses
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: Peace
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: of peace
2 Thessalonians
three uses
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: of peace
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
1 Timothy
one use
To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
2 Timothy
two uses
To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Titus
one use
To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Philemon
one use
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Hebrews
four uses
and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: of peace
By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.
- εἰρήνης.¶eirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: Peace
Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,
- εἰρήνηςeirenesnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: of peace
James
three uses
If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?
- εἰρήνῃeirenenoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
- εἰρήνῃeirenenoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singulartagged: peace
- εἰρήνην.¶eirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
1 Peter
three uses
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: Peace
2 Peter
two uses
Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.
- εἰρήνῃeirenenoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singulartagged: peace
2 John
one use
Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, will be with us in truth and love.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Jude
one use
Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Revelation
two uses
John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven Spirits before His throne,
- εἰρήνηeirenenoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: peace
Then another horse went forth. It was bright red, and its rider was granted permission to take away peace from the earth and to make men slay one another. And he was given a great sword.
- εἰρήνηνeirenennoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: peace
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How the numbers are counted
Every count on this page comes from STEP Bible's tagged Hebrew and Greek text, the same text the ledger prints. A use is counted once each time the tagging marks a word with this key.
Spellings are counted as the Greek text spells them, with the sentence's own punctuation taken off the word first, so a form that ends a clause is not counted as a second spelling.
The words it stands beside are the nouns, verbs and adjectives immediately before or after it, counted in every verse where the word stands. The article, the conjunctions and the prepositions are left out, because they stand beside every word.
The family is read from the lexicon by the stem the two words share, with the accents off, and a person or a place named on the stem is left out.
