ἄνεσις

anesisNoun (Feminine)G0425

rest

From: from G447 (ἀνίημι);

Short Definition

relaxation or (figuratively) relief

Full Lexicon Entry

a loosening, relaxation: (RV, indulgence; cf. MM, VGT, ); by St. Paul, opposite to θλίψις, expressed or understood, relief.
Synonyms
*ἀνάπαυσις *(which see).
LXX Usage: (שָׁלוּ), *

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:

2 Corinthians
3
2 Thessalonians
1
Acts
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 2:13
  • 2 Corinthians 7:5
  • 2 Corinthians 8:13
  • 2 Thessalonians 1:7
  • Acts 24:23

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