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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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Proverbs 6:35
He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 6:35 · retained source text

He will not regard any ransome; neither will hee rest content, though thou giuest many giftes.

1611 marginal noteHebr. he will not accept the face of any ransome.

Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 29:17 · retained source text

Correct thy sonne, and hee shall giue thee rest: yea he shall giue delight vnto thy soule.

1611 marginal noteChap. 13.24. and 22.15. and 23.13, 14

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