καταπαύω G2664

G2664 is the Greek word καταπαύω, transliterated katapaúō. The King James Version most often renders it rest.

Word: καταπαύωTransliteration: katapaúōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

to settle down, i.e. (literally) to colonize, or (figuratively) to (cause to) desist.

from G2596 (κατά) and G3973 (παύω).

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

rest 2×restrained they 1×given 1×ceased 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: cease, (give) rest(-rain).

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.

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.

For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.

For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.

What does Strong's G2664 mean?

G2664 is the Greek word καταπαύω (katapaúō), meaning to settle down, i.e. (literally) to colonize, or (figuratively) to (cause to) desist.

How is G2664 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it rest (2 times), restrained they (1 time), given (1 time), ceased (1 time).

How many times does G2664 appear in the Bible?

καταπαύω (katapaúō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2664 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and G3973 (παύω).