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Rest (1.) Gr. katapausis, equivalent to the Hebrew word noah (Heb 4:1). (2.) Gr. anapausis, "rest from weariness" (Matt 11:28). (3.) Gr. anesis, "relaxation" (2Thess 1:7). (4.) Gr. sabbatismos, a Sabbath rest,...

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Rest (1.) Gr. katapausis, equivalent to the Hebrew word noah (Heb 4:1).

(2.) Gr. anapausis, "rest from weariness" (Matt 11:28).

(3.) Gr. anesis, "relaxation" (2Thess 1:7).

(4.) Gr. sabbatismos, a Sabbath rest, a rest from all work (Heb 4:9; R.V., "sabbath"), a rest like that of God when he had finished the work of creation.

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