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Quietness by Thomas Ridenour

sermonindex Oct 22, 2021

"And that ye study to be QUIET, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you..." 1 Thess. 4:11

hēsychazein (from the same as hesuchios; to keep still)

"Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with QUIETNESS they work, and eat their own bread." 2 Thess 3:12
hÄ“syxía (from hÄ“syxos, "quiet, stillness") ”“ quietness, implying calm; for the believer, of their God-produced calm which includes an inner tranquility that supports appropriate action.

"...that we may lead a QUIET and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty." 1 Tim. 2:2

hÄ“sýxios (an adjective derived from hÄ“syxos, "quiet, stillness") ”“ properly, quiet (still), i.e. steady (settled) due to a divinely-inspired inner calmness.
"Let the woman learn in SILENCE with all subjection." 1 Tim. 2:11

hésuchia: stillness. Feminine of hesuchios; (as noun) stillness, i.e. Desistance from bustle or language -- quietness, silence.

"But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and QUIET spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price." 1 Peter 3:4

hēsyxios ("calmly quiet") describes being "appropriately tranquil" by not misusing (or overusing) words that would stir up needless friction (destructive commotion).

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