Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5532 sleep » 5533 sleep, physical A gift from God providing necessary rest, usually at night, for the restoration of mind and body. It is sometimes denied, sometimes used by God for his purposes and sometimes abused by people. Sleep is a gift from God It is pleasant and refreshing Ecclesiastes 5:12 See also 1 Kings 19:5; Jeremiah 31:26; John 11:12-13 It is God's gift to his faithful people Psalm 127:2 See also Proverbs 3:21-24 It is often denied to the wicked Sleep as a nocturnal activity It is associated with night-time 1 Thessalonians 5:7 See also Luke 17:34; John 9:4; Romans 13:11-12 It is associated with dreams Genesis 28:11-12; Genesis 41:1,5; Isaiah 29:7-8; Daniel 2:1; Daniel 4:5; Daniel 7:1 It is associated with sexual activity Genesis 30:15-16; 2 Samuel 11:4 Abraham and Hagar: Genesis 16:2,4 Genesis 26:10; Genesis 30:3-5; Genesis 35:22; Genesis 38:18; Genesis 39:14; Exodus 22:16; Deuteronomy 22:22; 2 Samuel 3:7; Hebrews 13:4 Blessings in sleep Peace Psalm 4:8 See also Matthew 8:24 pp Mark 4:38 pp Luke 8:23; Acts 12:6 Protection Psalm 121:3-4 See also Psalm 3:5-6; Psalm 68:13; Ezekiel 34:25 Deep and light sleep Deep sleep for the creation of Eve Deep sleep for revelation See also Genesis 15:12; Job 4:12-13; Job 33:14-18; Daniel 7:2,13; Acts 16:9 Deep sleep as a judgment 1 Samuel 26:12; Isaiah 29:10 The sleep in this instance is symbolic. Light sleep Sleeping at the wrong time While on duty Proverbs 19:15; Matthew 28:13; Mark 13:36 During harvest Instead of praying Jonah 1:5-6; Matthew 26:40 pp Mark 14:37 pp Luke 22:45-46 During a sermon At the transfiguration Amidst danger Judges 16:13-14,19; Proverbs 6:1-5; Proverbs 23:34; Matthew 13:25 Excessive sleep Proverbs 6:9-11 See also Proverbs 20:13; Proverbs 23:21; Isaiah 56:10 See also
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