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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5636 work, and rest
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
5000 Humanity
5200 Human civilisation
5628 work
5636 work, and rest
5636 work, and rest
5636 work, and rest
In creation, God has established a pattern of work and rest that is to be a model for believers.
Work and rest built into creation
Ex 20:11 See also Ge 2:1-3; Ps 104:19-23
The pattern of work and rest confirmed in the OT
By Sabbath observance Ex 20:10 pp Dt 5:14; Lev 23:3
By observing holy festivals Ex 12:16; Lev 16:29; Lev 23:6-8 pp Nu 28:17-18; Lev 23:28-31 pp Nu 29:7; Lev 23:35-36,39 pp Nu 29:12; Est 9:17-19
Work and rest in the ministry of Jesus Christ
Mk 6:30-32 See also Jn 4:6
Wisdom needed to balance work and rest
To avoid idleness Pr 6:9-11; Pr 10:4-5; Pr 14:23; Pr 20:13; Pr 24:30-34
To avoid overwork Ex 18:13-24; Ps 127:2; Lk 10:38-42
Work and rest are both potential means of glorifying God
1Co 10:31 See also Ecc 2:24; Col 3:17
Work and rest will be perfectly fulfilled in heaven
See also
| 2033 | Christ, humanity |
| 2339 | Christ, example of |
| 5057 | rest, physical |
| 5386 | leisure |
| 5447 | poverty, causes |
| 5533 | sleep, physical |
| 5582 | tiredness |
| 5922 | prudence |
| 7354 | feasts and festivals |
| 7428 | Sabbath |
| 8361 | wisdom |
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.
