ἀναπαύωanapaúō
(reflexively) to repose (literally or figuratively (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh
Greek (New Testament) · G373
Meanings
to give intermission from labour, to give rest, refresh: Matthew 11:28, 1 Corinthians 16:18, Philemon 1:20; passive, Philemon 1:7, 2 Corinthians 7:13. Mid., to ta, rest, enjoy rest: Matthew 26:45, Mark 6:31, Mark 14:41, Luke 12:19, Revelation 6:11, Revelation 14:13; as in Heb. of Isaiah 11:2 (נוּחַ עַל), τὸ πνεῦμα ἐφ' ὑμᾶς ἀ., 1 Peter 4:14. (In π. this word is used as a technical agricultural term; see MM, VGT, under that word; and cf. Leviticus 26:34 f.; Cremer, 826.)
Same root
- ἀνάaná · G303properly, up; but (by extension) used (distributively) severally, or (locally) at (etc.)
- παύωpaúō · G3973to stop (transitively or intransitively), i.e. restrain, quit, desist, come to an end
- συναναπαύομαιsynanapaúomai · G4875to recruit oneself in company with
- ἐπαναπαύομαιepanapaúomai · G1879to settle on; literally (remain) or figuratively (rely)
- ἀνάπαυσιςanápausis · G372intermission; by implication, recreation
Where it appears
Appears 12 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 11:28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
- Matthew 26:45 Then he came to the disciples and said, “Go ahead and sleep. Have your rest. But look—the time has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
- Mark 6:31 Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat.
- Mark 14:41 When he returned to them the third time, he said, “Go ahead and sleep. Have your rest. But no—the time has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
- Luke 12:19 And I’ll sit back and say to myself, “My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!”’
- 1 Corinthians 16:18 They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. You must show your appreciation to all who serve so well.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.