Appease
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Appease in the Bible?
The act of appeasing involves making concessions to an adversary to avoid conflict or secure peace.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this concept clarifies the political and military strategies employed by ancient Near Eastern leaders when dealing with superior imperial powers.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Appease. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Appease in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Appease clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Appease." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/appease/