Definition
ἄνεσις, -εως, ἡ
(ἀνίημι), [in LXX: 2Es.4.22 (שָׁלוּ), 2 Chronicles 23:15, I Esther 4:62, Wis.13.13, Sir.15.20; 26:10 * ;]
a loosening, relaxation: Acts 24:23 (RV, indulgence; cf. MM, VGT, see word); by St. Paul, opposite to θλίψις, expressed or understood, relief: 2 Corinthians 2:12; 7:5; 8:13, 2 Thessalonians 1:7.
Synonyms: ἀνάπαυσις (which see).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἄνεσις:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Acts 24:23ἄνεσιν · some freedomHe ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.
- 2 Corinthians 2:13ἄνεσιν · peaceI had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.
- 2 Corinthians 7:5ἄνεσιν · restFor when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.
- 2 Corinthians 8:13ἄνεσις · may be relievedIt is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:7ἄνεσιν · to grant relief…and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels