2263. éremos

Lexicon

éremos: Desert, wilderness, solitary place, desolate

Original Word: ἔρημος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: éremos
Pronunciation: eh'-ray-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (ay'-rem-os)
Definition: Desert, wilderness, solitary place, desolate
Meaning: quiet, tranquil.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

quiet.

Perhaps by transposition from eremos (through the idea of stillness); tranquil -- quiet.

see GREEK eremos

HELPS Word-studies

2263 ḗremos (an adjective) – properly, undisturbed (placid); (figuratively) quiet; free from outward disturbance; tranquil; without needless commotion or disturbances (used only in 1 Tim 2:2).

2263 /ḗremos ("undisturbed") is used of the tranquil lifestyle of someone who is composed ("self-contained, discreet").

[2263 (ḗremos) figuratively refers to being composed (quiet), avoiding what is flamboyant (ostentatious).]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
quiet
NASB Translation
tranquil (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2263: ἤρεμος

ἤρεμος, ἤρεμον, quiet, tranquil: ἤρεμον καί ἡσύχιον βίον, 1 Timothy 2:2. (Lucian, trag. 207; Eustathius, Hesychius; comparative ἠρεμεστερος, from an unused ἠρεμης, Xenophon, Cyril 7, 5, 63; more common in the earlier Greek writings is the adverb ἠρέμα. (Cf. Winers Grammar, § 11 at the end; Buttmann, 28 (24).))

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἐρῆμος, meaning "desolate" or "solitary."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek ἔρημος corresponds to several Hebrew terms, most notably:
• Strong's Hebrew 4057: מִדְבָּר (midbar) – often translated as "wilderness" or "desert," referring to uninhabited regions.
• Strong's Hebrew 3452: יְשִׁימוֹן (yeshimon) – meaning "wasteland" or "desolate place," used to describe barren landscapes.

These Hebrew terms, like ἔρημος, carry connotations of desolation and solitude, serving as settings for divine encounters and spiritual testing throughout the biblical narrative.

Usage: In the New Testament, ἔρημος is used to describe physical locations that are uninhabited or sparsely populated, often serving as settings for significant spiritual events or encounters. It is also used metaphorically to describe spiritual desolation or isolation.

Context: The Greek word ἔρημος appears frequently in the New Testament, often translated as "wilderness" or "desert." It is a significant term in the biblical narrative, symbolizing both physical and spiritual landscapes. The wilderness is depicted as a place of testing, reflection, and divine encounter. For instance, John the Baptist is described as "a voice of one calling in the wilderness" (Matthew 3:3, BSB), emphasizing the wilderness as a place of prophetic proclamation and preparation for the coming of the Lord.

Jesus Himself retreats to the wilderness for forty days, where He is tempted by Satan (Mark 1:13, BSB). This period in the wilderness signifies a time of spiritual preparation and confrontation with evil. The wilderness serves as a backdrop for divine revelation and transformation, as seen in the experiences of both John the Baptist and Jesus.

The term ἔρημος also appears in parables and teachings of Jesus, illustrating spiritual truths. For example, in the parable of the lost sheep, the shepherd leaves the ninety-nine in the open country (ἔρημος) to find the one lost sheep (Luke 15:4, BSB), highlighting themes of redemption and divine pursuit.

In a broader theological context, the wilderness represents the journey of the Israelites, who wandered for forty years in the desert. This historical backdrop enriches the New Testament usage of ἔρημος, linking it to themes of covenant, faithfulness, and divine provision.

Forms and Transliterations

ηρεμον ήρεμον ἤρεμον eremon ēremon ḗremon

Englishman's Concordance

1 Timothy 2:2 Adj-AMS
GRK: ὄντων ἵνα ἤρεμον καὶ ἡσύχιον
NAS: that we may lead a tranquil and quiet
KJV: that we may lead a quiet and peaceable
INT: are that a tranquil and quiet

Strong's Greek 2263
1 Occurrence

ἤρεμον — 1 Occ.