Strong's Lexicon
G1055 — γαλήνη
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
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, ἡ (adjective ὁ, ἡ, γαληνός calm, cheerful), calmness, stillness of the sea, a calm: Mat 8:26; Mar 4:39; Luk 8:24. (From Homer down.)
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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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