Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κατάπαυσις”
Understanding katápausis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
rest. - reposing down, i.e. (by Hebraism) abode
G2663
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κατάπαυσις
Phonetickat-ap'-ow-sis
Transliterationkatápausis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
rest. - reposing down, i.e. (by Hebraism) abode
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
8 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 7:49 | “Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?” Word: κατάπαυσις (katápausis) | |
| Hebrews 4:3 | “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.” Word: κατάπαυσις (katápausis) |