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 times

Appears 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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