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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 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.

Psalms 132:14
This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 132:14 · retained source text

This is my rest for euer: here will I dwell, for I haue desired it.

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
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
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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