ἡσύχιος hēsýchios
Meaning
properly, keeping one's seat (sedentary), i.e. (by implication) still (undisturbed, undisturbing)
In the King James Version: peaceable, quiet
Derivation: a prolonged form of a compound probably of a derivative of the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος) and perhaps G2192 (ἔχω);
Where it is used
- 1 Timothy 2:2 for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
- 1 Peter 3:4 but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.