Quietness

A calm, peaceful and restrained attitude to life and way of approaching God frequently commended in Scripture even in adverse circumstances. It is also a condition experienced by God’s friends and enemies when confronted by his majesty.

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Quietness of life A quiet manner of life commended 1 Ti 2:1–2 See also Ps 35:20; Ps 131:1–2; Mt 12:19; Is 42:2; 1 Th 4:11; 2 Th 3:12; 1 Ti 2:11; 1 Pe 3:1–4 A quiet temperament Ge 25:27 Quiet activity Mt 1:19 See also Jdg 4:21; Ru 3:7; Eze 24:17; Ac 16:37 The wisdom of being quiet Am 5:13 See also Ge…