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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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1 Chronicles 23:25
For David said, The Lord God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 23:25 · retained source text

For Dauid sayd, The LORD God of Israel hath giuen rest vnto his people, that they may dwell in Ierusalem for euer.

1611 marginal noteOr, and he dwelleth in Ierusalem, &c.

1 Chronicles 24:20
¶ And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 24:20 · retained source text

¶ And the rest of the sonnes of Leui were these: of the sons of Amram, Shubael: of the sonnes of Shubael, Iedeiah.

1 Chronicles 28:2
Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 28:2 · retained source text

Then Dauid the king stood vp vpon his feete, and said, Heare me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to builde an house of rest for the Arke of the Couenant of the LORD, and for the footestoole of our God, & had made ready for the building.

1611 marginal note2.Sam. 7.5,13. 1 kin. 5.5. 1.chro. 22.8.

2 Chronicles 9:29
¶ Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat?
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1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 9:29 · retained source text

¶ Now the rest of the actes of Solomon first and last, are they not written in the booke of Nathan the Prophet, and in the prophesie of Ahiiah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the Seer, against Ieroboam the sonne of Nebat?

1611 marginal noteHeb. words

1611 marginal note1.King. 11.41.

1611 marginal noteChap. 12.15.

2 Chronicles 13:22
And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the story of the prophet Iddo.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 13:22 · retained source text

And the rest of the acts of Abiiah, and his waies, and his sayings, are written in the story of the Prophet Iddo.

1611 marginal noteOr, commentary.

1611 marginal noteChap. 12.15.

2 Chronicles 14:6
¶ And he built fenced cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the Lord had given him rest.
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1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 14:6 · retained source text

¶ And hee built fenced cities in Iudah; for the land had rest, and hee had no warre in those yeeres; because the LORD had giuen him rest.

2 Chronicles 14:7
Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the Lord our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 14:7 · retained source text

Therefore hee said vnto Iudah, Let vs build these cities, & make about them walles, and towers, gates and barres, while the land is yet before vs: because wee haue sought the LORD our God, wee haue sought him, and hee hath giuen vs rest on euery side: so they built, and prospered.

2 Chronicles 14:11
And Asa cried unto the Lord his God, and said, Lord, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O Lord our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O Lord, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 14:11 · retained source text

And Asa cried vnto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to helpe, whether with many, or with them that haue no power. Helpe vs, O LORD our God, for we rest on thee, and in thy Name wee goe against this multitude: O LORD thou art our God, let not man preuaile against thee.

1611 marginal noteOr, mortall man.

1611 marginal note11.Sam. 14.6.

2 Chronicles 15:15
And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the Lord gave them rest round about.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 15:15 · retained source text

And all Iudah reioyced at the oath: for they had sworne with all their heart, & sought him with their whole desire, and he was found of them: and the LORD gaue them rest round about.

2 Chronicles 20:30
So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 20:30 · retained source text

So the Realme of Iehoshaphat was quiet; for his God gaue him rest round about.

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