εἰρήνης
eirḗnē
of peace
Properly, a state of harmony or absence of conflict; in broader contexts, 'peace' as tranquility, well-being, or order both in interpersonal and societal relations. In extended use, the word can denote the condition of safety, prosperity, or wholeness, both in individual lives and communities. In some contexts, εἰρήνη can refer to internal tranquility and contentment or to the political order and absence of war.
Luke 1:79 · Word #16
Lexicon G1515
| Lemma | εἰρήνη |
| Transliteration | eirḗnē |
| Strong's | G1515 |
| Definition | Properly, a state of harmony or absence of conflict; in broader contexts, 'peace' as tranquility, well-being, or order both in interpersonal and societal relations. In extended use, the word can denote the condition of safety, prosperity, or wholeness, both in individual lives and communities. In some contexts, εἰρήνη can refer to internal tranquility and contentment or to the political order and absence of war. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of peace |
| Literal | of-peace |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | εἰρήνη |
| Strong's | G1515 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1515-03
of harmony
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS): indicating possession, source, or relational quality. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form indicates possession or relation, thus "of harmony." "Harmony" reflects the root idea of joining or uniting into a whole, preserving the core semantic force beyond the narrower English term "peace." |
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