Greek word · Strong's G373

ἀναπαύω

anapaúō · verb · “to give rest, refresh”

In a sentence

Anapauō means to give rest, refresh, ease. Jesus says: «Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest (anapausō).»

Anapauō pictures stopping the work, releasing the load — being refreshed. Jesus' great invitation hangs on it: «Come to me… I will give you rest.»

Revelation pictures the dead in Christ «resting from their labors» using the same verb. Rest in God is not merely sleep; it is restoration.

Strong's reference

Definition: (reflexively) to repose (literally or figuratively (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh

KJV usage: take ease, refresh, (give, take) rest

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Revelation 14:13 “And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.””
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Matthew 11:28 meaning
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