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Strong's numbers

ἀναπαύω (G373)

anapaúō

an-ap-ow'-o

from ἀνά and παύω; (reflexively) to repose (literally or figuratively (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh:--take ease, refresh, (give, take) rest.

Abbott–Smith

ἀνα-παύω, [in LXX for fourteen different words, chiefly נוּחַ, also רָבַץ, שָׁאַן, etc.;],
to give intermission from labour, to give rest, refresh: Mt 11:28, I Co 16:18, Phm 20; pass., Phm 7, II Co 7:13. Mid., to ta, rest, enjoy rest: Mt 26:45, Mk 6:31 14:41, Lk 12:19, Re 6:11 14:13; as in Heb. of Is 11:2 (נוּחַ עַל), τὸ πνεῦμα ἐφ' ὑμᾶς ἀ., I Pe 4:14. (In π. this word is used as a technical agricultural term; v. MM, VGT, s.v.; and cf. Le 26:34 f.; Cremer, 826.)†

From G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), in the public domain.

12 occurrences

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  • Matthew 11:28
    Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
  • Matthew 26:45
    Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
  • Mark 6:31
    And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
  • Mark 14:41
    And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
  • Luke 12:19
    And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
  • 1 Corinthians 16:18
    For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
  • 2 Corinthians 7:13
    Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.
  • Philemon 1:7
    For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
  • Philemon 1:20
    Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
  • 1 Peter 4:14
    If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.