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The concept of tranquility in the Bible is often associated with peace, calmness, and a state of restfulness that comes from a deep trust in God. This tranquility is not merely the absence of conflict or noise but a profound sense of inner peace that believers are encouraged to seek and maintain through their relationship with God.
Old Testament ReferencesIn the Old Testament, tranquility is frequently linked with the peace that God provides to His people.
Isaiah 32:17 states, "The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever." Here, tranquility is portrayed as a result of living righteously and in alignment with God's will. The Hebrew word often translated as "peace" is "shalom," which encompasses completeness, welfare, and tranquility.
Proverbs 14:30 highlights the personal aspect of tranquility: "A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones." This verse suggests that tranquility is beneficial not only spiritually but also physically, promoting health and well-being.
New Testament ReferencesIn the New Testament, tranquility is closely associated with the peace that Jesus Christ offers to His followers. In
John 14:27, Jesus assures His disciples, "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid." This peace, or tranquility, is distinct from worldly peace and is rooted in the presence and promises of Christ.
Philippians 4:6-7 further emphasizes the tranquility that comes from trusting in God: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." This passage encourages believers to replace anxiety with prayer, resulting in a divine tranquility that protects the heart and mind.
Theological ImplicationsTranquility in the biblical sense is deeply connected to faith and trust in God. It is a state of being that believers are called to cultivate through prayer, righteous living, and reliance on God's promises. The tranquility offered by God is transformative, impacting both the spiritual and physical aspects of a believer's life.
Practical ApplicationFor Christians, achieving tranquility involves a conscious effort to focus on God's presence and promises rather than the chaos of the world. Regular prayer, meditation on Scripture, and a lifestyle of obedience to God's commands are practical ways to foster this peace. The tranquility that comes from God is a testament to His faithfulness and a witness to the world of the transformative power of the Gospel.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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a.) Quiet; calm; undisturbed; peaceful; not agitated; as, the atmosphere is tranquil; the condition of the country is tranquil.
Greek
2272. hesuchios --tranquil...tranquil. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: hesuchios Phonetic Spelling:
(hay-soo'-khee-os) Short Definition: quiet,
tranquil Definition: quiet
...2263. eremos -- quiet
... quiet. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: eremos Phonetic Spelling:
(ay'-rem-os) Short Definition: quiet,tranquil Definition: quiet,tranquil....
Strong's Hebrew
7886. Shiloh -- perhaps "he whose it is," a Messianic title... Shiloh. From shalah;
tranquil; Shiloh, an epithet of the Messiah -- Shiloh. see
HEBREW shalah. 7885, 7886. Shiloh. 7887 . Strong's Numbers.
7951. shalah -- to be quiet or at ease
... be happy, prosper, be in safety. Or shalav (Job 3:26) {shaw-lav'}; a primitive root;
to betranquil, ie Secure or successful -- be happy, prosper, be in safety....
7946. shalanan -- being at ease
... Word Origin the same as shaanan, qv. being at ease For sha'anan;tranquil -- being
at ease. see HEBREW sha'anan. 7945, 7946. shalanan. 7947 . Strong's Numbers
7961. shalev -- quiet, at ease
... Or shaleyv {shaw-lave'}; feminine shlevah {shel-ay-vaw'}; from shalah;tranquil;
(in a bad sense) careless; abstractly, security -- (being) at ease, peaceable...
4832. marpe -- a healing, cure, health
... a healing, cure, health NASB Word Usage brings healing (1), composure (1), healing
(8), health (1), incurable* (1), remedy (2), soothing (1),tranquil (1)....
Library
That the Glorious virgin Died by an Extremely Sweet andTranquil...
... OF THE UNION OF THE SOUL WITH HER GOD, WHICH IS PERFECTED IN PRAYER. CHAPTER XIV.
THAT THE GLORIOUS VIRGIN DIED BY AN EXTREMELY SWEET ANDTRANQUIL DEATH....
A Soldier's Shoes
... The peace that comes from friendship with Him, the peace that fills a hearttranquil
because satisfied, the peace that soothes a conscience emptied of all...
The Death of Abraham
... king David, with its wonderful alternations both of moral character and of fortune,
is represented as being closed at last with thistranquil evening glory...
Which are the Better, the Continent, or those who Delight in...
... Contests the Peril of Chastity: the Felicity of Tranquillity; Purified andTranquil
Minds Gods: They Who Shall See God; Virtue Disciplined by Temptations....
Of the Renewed World.
... error. Throughout this time beasts shall not be nourished by blood, nor birds
by prey; but all things shall be peaceful andtranquil....
Letter i. --Aridity and Weakness.
... that there is but one thing for you to do, which is to let God dispose of you as
He pleases, and to keep yourself quietly and interiorlytranquil as far as you...
The Apocalypse.
... The gospel and epistles were written under that constanttranquil illumination
of the Holy Spirit which all the apostles enjoyed....
The Sleeper.
... Their season of aching anxiety is at an end. Their worst fears are
realised.""Lazarus sleepeth." How calm, howtranquil that departure!...
Simeon
... God. He brought with him, from the Throne of Grace, thetranquil beams which
helped him to perceive what he owed to his fellow-men....
Last Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem.
... constrained within these walls. True religion does not proceed from the tumult
of towns, but from thetranquil serenity of the fields....
Thesaurus
Tranquil (2 Occurrences)... (a.) Quiet; calm; undisturbed; peaceful; not agitated; as, the atmosphere is
tranquil;
the condition of the country is
tranquil.
...Tranquil (2 Occurrences).
...Gravity (3 Occurrences)
... 3:8). In 1 Timothy 2:2 the same word is translated "honesty" (the Revised Version
(British and American) "gravity"), "that we may lead atranquil and quiet...
Peaceful (19 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Amicable; quiet;tranquil; not disturbed by war, tumult, agitation, anxiety,
or commotion; as, a peaceful time; a peaceful country; a peaceful end....
Trance (7 Occurrences)
Godliness (16 Occurrences)
... (WEB ASV NIV). 1 Timothy 2:2 for kings and all who are in high places; that we may
lead atranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence....
Including (90 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 1 Timothy 2:2 including kings and all who are in high station, in order that
we may live peaceful andtranquil lives with all godliness and gravity....
Tranquility (3 Occurrences)
Tranquillity (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The quality or state of beingtranquil; calmness;
composure. Multi-Version Concordance Tranquillity (2 Occurrences)....
Reposed (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & pp) of Repose. 2. (a.) Composed; calm;tranquil;
at rest. Multi-Version Concordance Reposed (1 Occurrence)....
Respectful (6 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). 1 Timothy 2:2 for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead
atranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. (See RSV)....
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