G2270

ἡσυχάζω

hēsychazō

Verb · From the same as ἡσύχιος (G2272)

From the same as G2272; to keep still (intransitively), i.e. refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or speech:—cease, hold peace, be quiet, rest.

Outline

to keep quiet

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

Usages

Luke 14:4

And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;

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Luke 23:56

And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.

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Acts 11:18

When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

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Acts 21:14

And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

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1 Thessalonians 4:11

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

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