ἡσυχάζω G2270

G2270 is the Greek word ἡσυχάζω, transliterated hēsycházō. The King James Version most often renders it held their peace.

Word: ἡσυχάζωTransliteration: hēsycházōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

to keep still (intransitively), i.e. refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or speech.

from the same as G2272 (ἡσύχιος).

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

held their peace 2×rested 1×ceased 1×quiet 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: cease, hold peace, be quiet, rest.

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;

And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.

When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

What does Strong's G2270 mean?

G2270 is the Greek word ἡσυχάζω (hēsycházō), meaning to keep still (intransitively), i.e. refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or speech.

How is G2270 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it held their peace (2 times), rested (1 time), ceased (1 time), quiet (1 time).

How many times does G2270 appear in the Bible?

ἡσυχάζω (hēsycházō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2270 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G2272 (ἡσύχιος).