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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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Psalms 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 16:9 · retained source text

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory reioyceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

1611 marginal noteHeb. dwell confidently.

Psalms 17:14
From men which are thy hand, O Lord, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 17:14 · retained source text

From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which haue their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: They are full of children, and leaue the rest of their substance to their babes.

1611 marginal noteOr, from by thine hand.

1611 marginal noteOr, their children are full.

Psalms 37:7
rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 37:7 · retained source text

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thy selfe because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked deuices to passe.

1611 marginal noteHebr. be silent to the LORD.

Psalms 38:3
There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 38:3 · retained source text

There is no soundnesse in my flesh, because of thine anger: neither is there any rest in my bones, because of my sinne.

1611 marginal noteHeb. peace, or health.

Psalms 55:6
And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 55:6 · retained source text

And I said, O that I had wings like a doue; for then would I flee away and be at rest.

Psalms 94:13
That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 94:13 · retained source text

That thou mayest giue him rest from the dayes of aduersitie: vntill the pit be digged for the wicked.

Psalms 95:11
Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 95:11 · retained source text

Unto whom I sware in my wrath: that they should not enter into my rest.

1611 marginal noteHeb. if they enter into my rest.

Psalms 125:3
For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 125:3 · retained source text

For the rod of the wicked shall not rest vpon the lot of the righteous: lest the righteous put forth their hands vnto iniquitie.

1611 marginal noteHebr. wickednesse.

Psalms 132:8
Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 132:8 · retained source text

Arise, O LORD, into thy rest: thou, and the Arke of thy strength.

1611 marginal note2.Chron. 6.41. num. 10.35.

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