κατάπαυσις
katapausis
rest
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word κατάπαυσις (katapausis) is defined as "rest." It belongs to the semantic domain of Movement & Travel, suggesting that this concept of rest may involve a sense of physical or emotional movement towards a place of calm or tranquility. This word is used 9 times in the Bible. The meaning of κατάπαυσις is straightforward: it implies a state of repose or inactivity, after a period of labor, journey, or struggle. This concept is likely to involve a sense of refreshment or rejuvenation, enabling individuals to regain their strength or composure. In the context of the biblical text, κατάπαυσις may hold significance as a vital aspect of human life, emphasizing the importance of balance and moderation. By providing a framework for understanding the value of rest, this word may encourage readers to prioritize moments of relaxation and quiet reflection in their lives.
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Occurrences in Scripture
9 total occurrences across the text
‘heaven is my throne, and the earth a footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build me?’ says the Lord. ‘Or what is the place of my rest?
Hebrews 3:11As I swore in my wrath, ‘They will not enter into my rest.’ ”
Hebrews 3:18To whom did he swear that they wouldn’t enter into his rest, but to those who were disobedient?
Hebrews 4:1Let’s fear therefore, lest perhaps anyone of you should seem to have come short of a promise of entering into his rest.
Hebrews 4:3For we who have believed do enter into that rest, even as he has said, “As I swore in my wrath, they will not enter into my rest;” although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
Hebrews 4:3For we who have believed do enter into that rest, even as he has said, “As I swore in my wrath, they will not enter into my rest;” although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
Hebrews 4:5and in this place again, “They will not enter into my rest.”
Hebrews 4:10For he who has entered into his rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from his.
Hebrews 4:11Let’s therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall after the same example of disobedience.