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ἀναπαύω

anapauōto give restHow to read Greek
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Definition

ἀνα-παύω,

[in LXX for fourteen different words, chiefly נוּחַ, also רָבַץ, שָׁאַן, etc. ;]

to give intermission from labour, to give rest, refresh: Matthew 11:28, 1 Corinthians 16:18, Phm 20; pass., Phm 7, 2 Corinthians 7:13. Mid., to take rest, enjoy rest: Matthew 26:45, Mark 6:31; 14:41, Luke 12:19, Revelation 6:11; 14:13; as in Heb. ofIs 11:2 (עַל נוּחַ), τὸ πνεῦμα ἐφ᾽ ὑᾶμς ἀ., 1 Peter 4:14. (In π. this word is used as a technical agricultural term; see MM, VGT, see word; and cf. Le 2634 f.; Cremer, 826.)

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

12 total
  1. Matthew 11:28ἀναπαύσω · will give you rest
    Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
  2. Matthew 26:45ἀναπαύεσθε · resting
    Then He returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
  3. Mark 6:31ἀναπαύσασθε · let us rest
    And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.
  4. Mark 14:41ἀναπαύεσθε · resting
    When Jesus returned the third time, He said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? That is enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
  5. Luke 12:19ἀναπαύου · Take it easy
    Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’
  6. 1 Corinthians 16:18ἀνέπαυσαν · they refreshed
    For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
  7. 2 Corinthians 7:13ἀναπέπαυται · has been refreshed
    On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
  8. Philemon 1:7ἀναπέπαυται · have refreshed
    I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
  9. Philemon 1:20ἀνάπαυσόν · Refresh
    Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
  10. 1 Peter 4:14ἀναπαύεται · rests
    If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
  11. Revelation 6:11ἀναπαύσονται · rest
    Then each of them was given a white robe and told to rest a little while longer until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers, were killed, just as they had been killed.
  12. Revelation 14:13ἀναπαήσονται · they will rest
    And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.”