Peacable
ἄμαχοςStrong’s G0269amachos
Appears in 2 verses of the New Testament
In short
Amachos is the Greek word usually translated “peaceable”. It appears in 2 verses of the New Testament.
“Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;”
Meaning
Usually translated “peaceable”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- peaceable 2
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- 1 Timothy 1
- Titus 1
2 books in all.
Explore in Scripture
Greek dictionary
ἄμαχος amachos · peacable
ἄμαχος, -ον (μάχη); 1. invincible (frequently in cl.). 2. abstaining from fighting, non-combatant (Xen.). Metaphorical (cf. MM, VGT, see word), not contentious: 1Ti.3:3, Tit.3:2.† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
How the English word “peaceable” was understood when the King James Version was still the common Bible of English readers.
PE'ACEABLE, adjective
Free from war, tumult or public commotion. We live in peaceable times. The reformation was introduced in a peaceable manner.
- Free from private feuds or quarrels.
- Quiet; undisturbed; not agitated with passion.
- Not violent, bloody or unnatural; as, to die a peaceable death.
Noah Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). Verse references are checked against the KJV. Read the full entry.
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.