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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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First occurrence: Genesis 8:9

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Micah 2:10
Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your rest: because it is polluted, it shall destroy you, even with a sore destruction.
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1611 witness · Micah 2:10 · retained source text

Arise ye and depart, for this is not your rest: because it is polluted, it shall destroy you euen with a sore destruction.

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