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 timesAppears 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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