"peace, Lk. 14:32; Acts 12:20; tranquillity, Lk. 11:21; Jn. 16:33; 1 Thess. 5:3; concord, unity, love of peace, Mt. 10:34; Lk. 12:51; meton. the author of peace, Eph. 2:14; from the Hebrew every kind of blessing and good, Lk. 1:79; 2:14, 29; meton. a salutation expressive of good ..."
Definition and meaning
peace, Lk. 14:32; Acts 12:20; tranquillity, Lk. 11:21; Jn. 16:33; 1 Thess. 5:3; concord, unity, love of peace, Mt. 10:34; Lk. 12:51; meton. the author of peace, Eph. 2:14; from the Hebrew every kind of blessing and good, Lk. 1:79; 2:14, 29; meton. a salutation expressive of good wishes, a benediction, blessing, Mt. 10:13
In the original Greek the word is written: εἰρήνη
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of eirene (G1515) across the King James Bible.
And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.
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Common questions
Strong's G1515 (eirene) is a Greek word that means: peace, Lk. 14:32; Acts 12:20; tranquillity, Lk. 11:21; Jn. 16:33; 1 Thess. 5:3; concord, unity, love of peace, Mt. 10:34; Lk. 12:51; meton. the author of peace, Eph. 2:14; from the Hebrew every kind o... It appears 86 times in the King James Bible.
The word eirene (G1515) appears 86 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1515 is eirene, a Greek word defined as: peace, Lk. 14:32; Acts 12:20; tranquillity, Lk. 11:21; Jn. 16:33; 1 Thess. 5:3; concord, unity, love of peace, Mt. 10:34; Lk. 12:51; meton. the author. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
eirene is a Greek word found in the New Testament.