The meaning of “ἡσυχάζω”
Understanding hēsycházō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cease, hold peace, be quiet, rest. - to keep still (intransitively), i.e. refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or speech
ἡσυχάζω
cease, hold peace, be quiet, rest. - to keep still (intransitively), i.e. refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or speech
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 14:4 | “And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;” Word: ἡσυχάζω (hēsycházō) | |
| Luke 23:56 | “And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment. ” Word: ἡσυχάζω (hēsycházō) | |
| 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.” Word: ἡσυχάζω (hēsycházō) | |
| Acts 21:14 | “And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.” Word: ἡσυχάζω (hēsycházō) | |
| 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;” Word: ἡσυχάζω (hēsycházō) |