The term "allay" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of allaying, which means to diminish or put to rest fear, worry, or pain, is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The Bible frequently addresses the human need for comfort and reassurance, often pointing to God's presence and promises as the ultimate source of peace and relief.

Biblical Context and Usage

1. Divine Comfort and Reassurance: The Bible often speaks of God as a source of comfort and peace, allaying the fears and anxieties of His people. In Isaiah 41:10 , God reassures His people, saying, "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." This passage highlights God's promise to allay fears through His presence and support.

2. Jesus as the Prince of Peace: In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is depicted as the ultimate source of peace. In John 14:27 , Jesus tells 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." Here, Jesus offers a peace that transcends worldly understanding, allaying the troubled hearts of His followers.

3. The Role of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is also described as a Comforter or Advocate, whose presence allays the fears and uncertainties of believers. In John 14:16-17 , Jesus promises, "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—the Spirit of truth." The Holy Spirit's indwelling presence provides ongoing comfort and guidance.

4. Prayer and Supplication: The act of prayer is another means by which believers can allay their anxieties. Philippians 4:6-7 encourages believers, "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." Through prayer, believers can experience God's peace, which serves to allay their worries.

5. Trust in God's Sovereignty: Trusting in God's sovereignty and His plan is a recurring theme that helps to allay fears. Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This trust in God's wisdom and guidance provides a foundation for peace and assurance.

Theological Implications

The concept of allaying fear and anxiety is deeply rooted in the character of God as a loving and caring Father. The Scriptures consistently point to God's faithfulness and His desire to provide comfort to His people. This assurance is not based on human circumstances but on the unchanging nature of God and His promises. Believers are encouraged to cast their cares upon Him, knowing that He cares for them (1 Peter 5:7).

In summary, while the specific term "allay" may not appear in the biblical text, the theme of God providing peace and comfort is woven throughout the narrative of Scripture. Through His presence, the work of Jesus Christ, the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and the practice of prayer, believers find their fears and anxieties allayed, resting in the peace that only God can provide.1. (v. t.) To make quiet or calm; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm; as, to allay one's fears; to allay the tumult of the passions.

2. (v. t.) To alleviate; to abate; to mitigate; as, to allay the severity of affliction or the bitterness of adversity.

3. (v. t.) To diminish in strength; to abate; to subside.

4. (n.) Alleviation; abatement; check.

5. (n.) Alloy.

6. (v. t.) To mix (metals); to mix with a baser metal; to alloy; to deteriorate.

ALLAY

a-la' (heniach, "to cause to rest," "soothe": "Gentleness allayeth (lit., "pacifieth") great offenses" (Ecclesiastes 10:4)): The word is applied to what "excites, disturbs and makes uneasy" (Smith, Synonyms Discriminated, 106).

3931. paregoria -- exhortation, comfort
... 3931 ("soothing help") is "primarily an addressing (address) to bring a soothing,
solace like medicines which allay irritation" (Vine, Unger, White, , 111). ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3931.htm - 7k7918. shakak -- to decrease, abate
... A primitive root; to weave (ie Lay) a trap; figuratively, (through the idea of
secreting) to allay (passions; physically, abate a flood) -- appease, assuage ...
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Rom. xii. 4, 5
... one of another.". Again he uses the same ensample as he does to the
Corinthians, and that to allay the same passion. For great is ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xxi rom xii 4.htm

Whether Endurance is the Chief Act of Fortitude?
... iii, 9), "fortitude is more concerned to allay fear, than to moderate daring." For
it is more difficult to allay fear than to moderate daring, since the danger ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether endurance is the chief.htm

On the Departure of Flavian, Bishop of Antioch, who was Gone on an ...
... I know that when he has barely seen our pious Emperor, and been seen by him, he
will be able at once by his very countenance to allay his wrath. ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily iii on the departure.htm

With the Circus
... Alcohol will not allay thirst: "Alcohol has a great attraction for water; and when
swallowed, it draws the water to itself, thus depriving the tissues of the ...
/.../byrum/how john became a man/chapter viii with the circus.htm

The Peroration
... Both of the contending sides, therefore, try to conciliate the judge, to make him
unfavorable to the opponent, to rouse and occasionally allay his passions ...
/.../kleiser/the training of a public speaker/the peroration.htm

From 1787 to 1791 Inclusive
... This, with some other complaints of a trifling character, drew from Dr. Coke, with
a view to allay all apprehensions of his American brethren hereafter, the ...
/.../a history of the methodist episcopal church volume i/chapter 2 from 1787 to.htm

Some Errors.
... means be deprived of the privilege of being tempted. Let all such allay
their fears. Jesus was tempted even on the pinnacle of the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/rees/the heart-cry of jesus/chapter ii some errors.htm

The Travelers
... Whatever must be done should be done with least danger to himself. It were better,
he believed, to allay suspicion. He spoke. "How far is it to Jerusalem?". ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the city of delight/chapter iv the travelers.htm

Christian Meekness
... motions. As the moon serves to temper and allay the heat of the sun, so
Christian meekness allays the heat of passion. Meekness ...
/.../watson/the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/12 christian meekness.htm

Jesus Christ the Mediator
... that is to say, a Reconciler who by offering a unique sacrifice, of which all the
sacrifices of the Law and the Prophets were shadows, should allay that wrath. ...
/.../augustine/handbook on faith hope and love/chapter x jesus christ the.htm

Allay
... 1. (vt) To make quiet or calm; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm; as, to
allay one's fears; to allay the tumult of the passions. ...ALLAY. ...
/a/allay.htm - 7k

Quench (14 Occurrences)
... QUENCH. kwench, kwensh: Where the word is used of fire or of thirst it has the usual
meaning: "to allay," "to extinguish," "to suppress," "to cool." In the Old ...
/q/quench.htm - 12k

Quiet (167 Occurrences)
... 9. (vt) To calm; to appease; to pacify; to lull; to allay; to tranquillize; as,
to quiet the passions; to quiet clamors or disorders; to quiet pain or grief. ...
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Lay (524 Occurrences)
... (vt) To spread on a surface; as, to lay plaster or paint. 16. (vt) To cause to be
still; to calm; to allay; to suppress; to exorcise, as an evil spirit. 17. ...
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Delay (47 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) To allay; to temper. 5. (vi) To move slowly; to stop for a time; to
linger; to tarry. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. DELAY. ...
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Pacify (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (vt) To appease; to calm; to still; to quiet; to allay
the agitation, excitement, or resentment of; to tranquillize; as, to pacify a ...
/p/pacify.htm - 7k

Cool (8 Occurrences)
... 9. (vt) To moderate the heat or excitement of; to allay, as passion of any kind;
to calm; to moderate. 10. (vi) To become less hot; to lose heat. 11. ...
/c/cool.htm - 10k

Crucifixion (4 Occurrences)
... of the Roman soldiers, which was put on a hyssop stalk and offered to our Lord in
contemptuous pity (Matthew 27:48; Luke 23:36), he tasted to allay the agonies ...
/c/crucifixion.htm - 11k

Charm (5 Occurrences)
... affect by magic. 8. (n.) To subdue or overcome by some secret power, or by
that which gives pleasure; to allay; to soothe. 9. (n.) To ...
/c/charm.htm - 14k

Assuage (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (vt) To soften; to allay, mitigate, ease, or lessen pain or grief; to appease
or pacify, as passion or tumult; to satisfy, as appetite or desire. ...
/a/assuage.htm - 7k

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