ἀνάπαυσις

anapausisNoun (Feminine)G0372

rest

From: from G373 (ἀναπαύω);

Short Definition

intermission; by implication, recreation

Full Lexicon Entry

cessation, rest, refreshment.
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, e.g. affliction: ἀνάπ., the rest which comes from the temporary cessation of labour (see Tr., Stn., § xl; Cremer, 827; MM, VGT, )
LXX Usage: chiefly for נוּחַ and its derivatives, שַׁבָּת and its cognates (Ex, Le)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
2
Revelation
2
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 11:24
  • Matthew 11:29
  • Matthew 12:43
  • Revelation 14:11
  • Revelation 4:8

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