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ἀνάπαυσις

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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine5 occurrences3 books5 verses

Definition

ἀνά-παυσις, -εως, ή

(ἀνάπαύω) [in LXX chiefly for נוּחַ and its derivatives, שַׁבָּת and its cognates (Ex, Le) ;]

cessation, rest, refreshment: Matthew 11:26; 12:43, Luke 11:24, Revelation 4:8; 14:11.

Synonyms: ἄνεσις (lit, the relaxation of the strings of a lyre), prop. signifies the rest or ease which comes from the relaxation of unfavour­able conditions, as, e.g. affliction: ἀνάπ., the rest which comes from the temporary cessation of labour (see Tr., Stn., § xl; Cremer, 827; MM, VGT, see word)

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀνάπαυσις:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

5 total
  1. Matthew 11:29ἀνάπαυσιν · rest
    Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
  2. Matthew 12:43ἀνάπαυσιν · rest
    When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it.
  3. Luke 11:24ἀνάπαυσιν · rest
    When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’
  4. Revelation 4:8ἀνάπαυσιν · stop
    And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”
  5. Revelation 14:11ἀνάπαυσιν · rest
    And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”