ἀναπαύω
anapauōVerbG0373
to give rest
From: from G303 (ἀνά) and G3973 (παύω);
Short Definition
(reflexively) to repose (literally or figuratively (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh
Full Lexicon Entry
to give intermission from labour, to give rest, refresh: pass. Mid., to take rest, enjoy rest: as in Heb. of (עַל נוּחַ), τὸ πνεῦμα ἐφ᾽ ὑᾶμς ἀ. (In π. this word is used as a technical agricultural term; see MM, VGT; and cf. f.; Cremer, 826.)
LXX Usage: for fourteen different words, chiefly נוּחַ, also רָבַץ, שָׁאַן, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
12 timesAppears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
2
Mark
2
Philemon
2
Revelation
2
1 Corinthians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 16:18
- 2 Corinthians 7:13
- Matthew 11:28
- Mark 14:41
- Philemon 1:7
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