Strong's Lexicon nuach or noach: To rest, to settle down, to repose, to be quiet Original Word: נוּחַ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G373: anapausis (rest, cessation) - G2663: katapausis (rest, place of rest) Usage: The Hebrew verb "nuach" primarily means "to rest" or "to settle down." It conveys a sense of ceasing from labor or movement, finding repose, or being in a state of tranquility. This term is often used in the context of physical rest, such as the resting of the Ark on Mount Ararat (Genesis 8:4), or in a more abstract sense, such as the peace and rest that God provides to His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of rest was deeply significant, both physically and spiritually. The Sabbath, a day of rest, was instituted by God as a sign of His covenant with Israel, reflecting His own rest after creation (Genesis 2:2-3). Rest was not merely the absence of work but a time for spiritual renewal and reflection on God's provision and faithfulness. The idea of rest also extended to the land, which was to have a Sabbath rest every seven years (Leviticus 25:4). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina form of nuach, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rested, Or nowach {no'-akh}; from nuwach; quiet -- rest(-ed, -ing place). see HEBREW nuwach Forms and Transliterations וְנ֙וֹחַ֙ ונוח לְֽנוּחֶ֔ךָ לנוחך lə·nū·ḥe·ḵā lenuChecha lənūḥeḵā veNoach wə·nō·w·aḥ wənōwaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 6:41 HEB: יְהוָ֤ה אֱלֹהִים֙ לְֽנוּחֶ֔ךָ אַתָּ֖ה וַאֲר֣וֹן KJV: God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark INT: LORD God resting You and the ark Esther 9:16 2 Occurrences |
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