καταπαύω

katapauōVerbG2664

to keep from

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G3973 (παύω);

Short Definition

to settle down, i.e. (literally) to colonize, or (figuratively) to (cause to) desist

Full Lexicon Entry

1.trans.
ato cause to cease, restrain
bto cause to rest
2.Intrans., to rest
LXX Usage: for נוּחַ, שָׁבַת, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
3
Acts
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 14:18
  • Hebrews 4:4
  • Hebrews 4:8
  • Hebrews 4:10

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