The meaning of “מְנוּחָה”
Understanding mᵉnûwchâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מְנֻחָה mᵉnuchâh (menoo-khaw'); feminine of מָנוֹחַ comfortable, ease, quiet, rest(-ing place), still. - repose or (a...
מְנוּחָה
or מְנֻחָה mᵉnuchâh (menoo-khaw'); feminine of מָנוֹחַ comfortable, ease, quiet, rest(-ing place), still. - repose or (adverbially) peacefully - figuratively, consolation (specifically, matrimony) - hence (concretely) an abode 1) resting place, rest 1a) resting place 1b) rest, quietness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:15 | “And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.” Word: מְנוּחָה (mᵉnûwchâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 12:9 | “For ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the Lord your God giveth you.” Word: מְנוּחָה (mᵉnûwchâh) | |
| Ruth 1:9 | “The Lord grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.” Word: מְנוּחָה (mᵉnûwchâh) | |
| 1 Kings 8:56 | “Blessed be the Lord, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.” Word: מְנוּחָה (mᵉnûwchâh) | |
| Psalms 132:8 | “Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.” Word: מְנוּחָה (mᵉnûwchâh) |
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