Greek Word Study
The meaning of “καταπαύω”
Understanding katapaúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
cease, (give) rest(-rain). - to settle down, i.e. (literally) to colonize, or (figuratively) to (cause to) desist
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
καταπαύω
Phonetickat-ap-ow'-o
Transliterationkatapaúō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cease, (give) rest(-rain). - to settle down, i.e. (literally) to colonize, or (figuratively) to (cause to) desist
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 14:18 | “And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.” Word: καταπαύω (katapaúō) | |
| Hebrews 4:4 | “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.” Word: καταπαύω (katapaúō) | |
| Hebrews 4:8 | “For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.” Word: καταπαύω (katapaúō) | |
| Hebrews 4:10 | “For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.” Word: καταπαύω (katapaúō) |