Strong's Number 1515
Transliteration:
eirene
{i-ray'-nay}
Word Origin:
probably from a primary verb eiro (to join)
TDNT:
2:400,207
Part of Speech:
noun feminine
Usage in the KJV:
peace 89, one 1, rest 1, quietness 1
Total: 92
Definition:
- a state of national tranquillity
- exemption from the rage and havoc of war
- peace between individuals, i.e. harmony, concord
- security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things safe and prosperous)
- of the Messiah's peace
- the way that leads to peace (salvation)
- of Christianity, the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is
- the blessed state of devout and upright men after death