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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5058 rest, spiritual
5058 rest, spiritual
5058 rest, spiritual
To be at rest spiritually is to find peace with God through Jesus Christ. This rest is promised to all who put their trust in God and obey him.
The human desire for spiritual rest
La 5:19-22 See also Ps 55:4-8; La 3:25-26; 1Ti 2:2
Spiritual rest is to be found in God alone
Mt 11:28-30 See also Ex 33:14; Ps 23:2; Ps 51:12; Ps 62:1-2,5-8; Ps 91:1-13; Isa 26:3-4; Jn 14:27; Ro 5:1; Gal 1:3; Gal 5:22; Col 1:20
God promises his people spiritual rest
Heb 4:9-11 See also Ps 1:3; Ps 37:7; Ps 116:7; Ps 119:165; Ps 125:1; Ps 131:1-3; Pr 29:25; Isa 30:15; Isa 32:17-18; Isa 58:11; Jer 6:16; Jer 17:7-8; Jn 14:1; Ro 8:6; 1Pe 3:4
Spiritual rest is not for the wicked
Ps 1:4-5 See also Ps 112:10; Ecc 2:23; Isa 48:22; Isa 57:20-21
God’s offer of rest rejected by a faithless people
See also
| 3215 | Holy Spirit & peace |
| 5939 | satisfaction |
| 6652 | forgiveness |
| 6676 | justification |
| 6700 | peace |
| 7257 | promised land |
| 8030 | trust |
| 8328 | quietness |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
