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rest

Meaning of “rest”

Sense 1: To cease from labour or motion, lie still, settle, remain, or rely; also repose, peace, security, or an abiding place. Sense 2: The remaining persons or things after a part is distinguished.

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275 occurrences265 verses43 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 8:9

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Daniel 2:18
That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Daniel 2:18 · retained source text

That they would desire mercies of the God of heauen concerning this secret, that Daniel and his fellowes should not perish with the rest of the Wise men of Babylon.

1611 marginal noteCald. from before God.

1611 marginal noteOr, that they should not destroy Daniel, &c.

Daniel 4:4
¶ I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Daniel 4:4 · retained source text

¶ I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace.

Daniel 7:12
As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Daniel 7:12 · retained source text

As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their liues were prolonged for a season and time.

1611 marginal noteCald. a prolonging in life was giuen them.

Daniel 12:13
But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Daniel 12:13 · retained source text

But goe thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in the lot at the end of the dayes.

1611 marginal noteOr, and thou, &c.

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