1515
From Textus Receptus
1515 εἰρήνη eirene i-ray’-nay
probably from a primary verb eiro (to join); Noun, Feminine.
AV-peace 89, one 1, rest 1, quietness 1; 92
- 1) a state of national tranquillity
- 1a) exemption from the rage and havoc of war
- 2) peace between individuals, i.e. harmony, concord
- 3) security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things safe and prosperous)
- 4) of the Messiah’s peace
- 4a) the way that leads to peace (salvation)
- 5) 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
- 6) the blessed state of devout and upright men after death
