The meaning of “מָנוֹחַ”
Understanding mânôwach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(place of) rest. - quiet, i.e. (concretely) a settled spot, or (figuratively) a home 1) resting place, state or conditio...
מָנוֹחַ
(place of) rest. - quiet, i.e. (concretely) a settled spot, or (figuratively) a home 1) resting place, state or condition of rest, place 1a) resting place 1b) rest, repose, condition of rest 1c) coming to rest
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 8:9 | “But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark.” Word: מָנוֹחַ (mânôwach) | |
| Deuteronomy 28:65 | “And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the Lord shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind:” Word: מָנוֹחַ (mânôwach) | |
| Ruth 3:1 | “Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee?” Word: מָנוֹחַ (mânôwach) | |
| 1 Chronicles 6:31 | “And these are they whom David set over the service of song in the house of the Lord, after that the ark had rest.” Word: מָנוֹחַ (mânôwach) | |
| Psalms 116:7 | “Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.” Word: מָנוֹחַ (mânôwach) |
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