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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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Matthew 11:28
¶ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 11:28 · retained source text

¶ Come vnto me all yee that labour, and are heauy laden, and I will giue you rest.

Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Matthew 11:29 · retained source text

Take my yoke vpon you, and learne of me, for I am meeke and lowly in heart: and yee shall find rest vnto your soules.

1611 marginal noteIere. 6.16.

Matthew 12:43
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 12:43 · retained source text

When the vncleane spirit is gone out of a man, hee walketh thorow dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.

1611 marginal noteLuke 11.24.

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.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Matthew 26:45 · retained source text

Then commeth he to his Disciples, and saith vnto them, Sleepe on now, and take your rest, behold, the houre is at hand, and the sonne of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Matthew 27:49
The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Matthew 27:49 · retained source text

The rest said, Let bee, let vs see whether Elias will come to saue him.

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