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Dictionary of Bible Themes

Scripture affirms that periods of rest and leisure are part of God's creation order. These periods of rest are to be used wisely.

Genesis 2:2

The need for leisure

Exodus 20:8-10

The Sabbath rest

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Exodus 23:11

pp Dt 5:12-15

Leviticus 23:3

During the sabbath year, the labourers presumably also rested

Mark 6:31-32

Rest commanded by Jesus Christ

Psalms 23:2

Leisure a gift of God

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Matthew 11:28
Mark 2:27
Revelation 14:13
Isaiah 48:22

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Loss of leisure a judgment

Ecclesiastes 2:23; 5:12
Isaiah 57:20-21
Revelation 14:11
Proverbs 10:5

Responsible use of leisure

Luke 17:7-8

Work must come first

1 Corinthians 10:31

See also

Remember God's presence

Ecclesiastes 9:7-10
Ephesians 5:15-16

Use time wisely

1 Timothy 5:13

The dangers of leisure

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Idleness

Proverbs 6:9-11; 24:30-31; 26:14
Ecclesiastes 10:18
2 Thessalonians 3:11
Hebrews 6:12
Luke 8:14

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Preoccupation with pleasure

Proverbs 21:17
Isaiah 5:11
Luke 15:13
1 Timothy 5:6
2 Timothy 3:4
James 5:5
1 Timothy 5:13

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Susceptibility to sin

2 Samuel 11:1-5
Esther 1:10-11
Amos 4:1
Amos 6:1,4-7

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Spiritual complacency

Isaiah 5:11-13
Luke 12:16-21; 21:34

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5056 rest
5343 idleness
5533 sleep, physical
5537 sleeplessness
5540 society
5810 complacency
5918 pleasure
7428 Sabbath
8808 riches
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