Word study · Greek

eirēnē

peace

Say it: ay-RAY-nay (approximate)

εἰρήνη

What it means

Peace. "Peace and safety" (5:3), "be at peace among yourselves" (5:13), "the God of peace" (5:23).

Range of meaning

  • PeaceAbsence of conflict.
  • WellbeingWholeness and safety.
  • GreetingA wish for good.

In 1 Thessalonians

  • Chapter 5

    "Peace and safety" and "be at peace among yourselves" (5:3, 5:13, 5:23).