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Bible Quotes About Rest
45 Scripture verses about rest from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.
Discover 12 powerful Bible verses about rest. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential life circumstances topic.
45
Total Verses
26
Old Testament
19
New Testament
Top 10 Bible Quotes About Rest
- Exodus 23:12 — “Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed.”
- Exodus 33:14 — “And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.”
- Exodus 34:21 — “Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest: in earing time and in harvest thou shalt rest.”
- Leviticus 23:7 — “In the first day ye shall have an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.”
- Leviticus 23:8 — “But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD seven days: in the seventh day is an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.”
- Leviticus 23:21 — “And ye shall proclaim on the selfsame day, that it may be an holy convocation unto you: ye shall do no servile work therein: it shall be a statute for ever in all your dwellings throughout your genera...”
- Leviticus 23:25 — “Ye shall do no servile work therein: but ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.”
- Leviticus 23:28 — “And ye shall do no work in that same day: for it is a day of atonement, to make an atonement for you before the LORD your God.”
- Leviticus 23:30 — “And whatsoever soul it be that doeth any work in that same day, the same soul will I destroy from among his people.”
- Leviticus 23:31 — “Ye shall do no manner of work: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.”
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Old Testament Quotes About Rest (26)
“Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed.”
Exodus 23:12KJV
“And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.”
Exodus 33:14KJV
“Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest: in earing time and in harvest thou shalt rest.”
Exodus 34:21KJV
“In the first day ye shall have an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.”
“But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD seven days: in the seventh day is an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.”
“And ye shall proclaim on the selfsame day, that it may be an holy convocation unto you: ye shall do no servile work therein: it shall be a statute for ever in all your dwellings throughout your generations.”
“Ye shall do no servile work therein: but ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.”
“And ye shall do no work in that same day: for it is a day of atonement, to make an atonement for you before the LORD your God.”
“And whatsoever soul it be that doeth any work in that same day, the same soul will I destroy from among his people.”
“Ye shall do no manner of work: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.”
“On the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.”
“Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein. solemn: Heb. day of restraint”
“In the first day shall be an holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work therein:”
“And on the seventh day ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.”
“Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the LORD, after your weeks be out, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work:”
“And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work: it is a day of blowing the trumpets unto you.”
Numbers 29:1KJV
“And ye shall have on the tenth day of this seventh month an holy convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall not do any work therein:”
Numbers 29:7KJV
“And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work, and ye shall keep a feast unto the LORD seven days:”
“On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly: ye shall do no servile work therein:”
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
Psalms 4:8KJV
“A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Psalms 23:1KJV
“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. Rest in: Heb. Be silent to”
Psalms 37:7KJV
“To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. Truly: or, Only waiteth: Heb. is silent”
Psalms 62:1KJV
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge”
Psalms 91:1KJV
“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.”
Psalms 127:2KJV
“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.”
New Testament Quotes About Rest (19)
“Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.”
Matthew 8:18KJV
“And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.”
Matthew 8:24KJV
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”
“And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.”
Mark 6:31KJV
“And they departed into a desert place by ship privately .”
Mark 6:32KJV
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
“And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, his: Gr. the angels of his power”
“Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.”
Hebrews 4:1KJV
“For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. the word: Gr. the word of hearing not being: or, because they were not united by faith to”
Hebrews 4:2KJV
“For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.”
Hebrews 4:3KJV
“For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.”
Hebrews 4:4KJV
“And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.”
Hebrews 4:5KJV
“Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein , and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief: it was: or, the gospel was”
Hebrews 4:6KJV
“Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”
Hebrews 4:7KJV
“For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. Jesus: that is, Joshua”
Hebrews 4:8KJV
“There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. rest: or, keeping of a sabbath”
Hebrews 4:9KJV
“For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.”
Hebrews 4:10KJV
“Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. unbelief: or, disobedience”
Hebrews 4:11KJV
Frequently Asked Questions About Rest in the Bible
What does the Bible say about rest?
The Bible contains 45 verses about rest, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding rest through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about rest?
There are 45 Bible verses about rest in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about rest?
While many verses address rest, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of rest you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about rest?
Rest is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 45 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.
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