Strong's Lexicon

G1055

G1055 — γαλήνη

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekgalenenounOccurrences: 3

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G1055
Word:γαλήνη
Part of Speech:noun
Etymology:of uncertain derivation
Language:Greek
Occurrences:3
Transliteration:galene
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:gal-ay'-nay
Meaning:1. tranquillity
KJV Renderings:calm

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

γαλήνη, γαληνης, (adjective , , γαληνός calm, cheerful), calmness, stillness of the sea, a calm: Mat 8:26; Mar 4:39; Luk 8:24. (From Homer down.)

Other Resources

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

Englishman's Greek Concordance

γαλήνη (calm)

Matthew 8:26

KJV: And he saith unto them Why are ye fearful O ye of little faith Then he arose and rebuked the winds and the sea and there was a great calm
GK: και λέγει αυτοίς τι δειλοί εστε ολιγόπιστοι τότε εγερθείς επετίμησε τοις ανέμοις και τη θαλάσση και εγένετο γαλήνη μεγάλη

Mark 4:39

KJV: And he arose and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea Peace be still And the wind ceased and there was a great calm
GK: και διεγερθείς επετίμησεν τω ανέμω και είπε τη θαλάσση σιώπα πεφίμωσο και εκόπασεν ο άνεμος και εγένετο γαλήνη μεγάλη

Luke 8:24

KJV: And they came to him and awoke him saying Master master we perish Then he arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water and they ceased and there was a calm
GK: προσελθόντες δε διήγειραν αυτόν λέγοντες επιστάτα επιστάτα απολλύμεθα ο δε εγερθείς επετίμησε τω ανέμω και τω κλύδωνι του ύδατος και επαύσαντο και εγένετο γαλήνη
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