Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Ecclesiastes 5:12Sleep is a gift from God See also It is pleasant and refreshing 1 Kings 19:5Jeremiah 31:26 John 11:12-13 Psalms 127:2 See also It is God's gift to his faithful people Proverbs 3:21-24Isaiah 48:22 It is often denied to the wicked 1 Thessalonians 5:7Sleep as a nocturnal activity See also It is associated with night-time Luke 17:34John 9:4 Romans 13:11-12 Genesis 28:11-12; 41:1,5 Isaiah 29:7-8 It is associated with dreams Daniel 2:1; 4:5; 7:1Genesis 30:15-16 2 Samuel 11:4 It is associated with sexual activity Genesis 16:2,4Genesis 26:10; 30:3-5; 35:22; 38:18; 39:14 Abraham and Hagar: Exodus 22:16Deuteronomy 22:22 2 Samuel 3:7 Hebrews 13:4 Psalms 4:8 Blessings in sleep See also Peace Matthew 8:24Acts 12:6 pp Mk 4:38 pp Lk 8:23 Psalms 121:3-4See also Protection Psalms 3:5-6; 68:13Ezekiel 34:25 Genesis 2:21 Deep and light sleep Deep sleep for the creation of Eve See also Genesis 15:12Deep sleep for revelation Job 4:12-13; 33:14-18Daniel 7:2,13 Acts 16:9 1 Samuel 26:12 Isaiah 29:10 Deep sleep as a judgment Songs 5:2The sleep in this instance is symbolic. Light sleep Proverbs 19:15Sleeping at the wrong time Matthew 28:13While on duty Mark 13:36Proverbs 10:5 During harvest Jonah 1:5-6Matthew 26:40 Instead of praying pp Mk 14:37 Acts 20:9pp Lk 22:45-46 During a sermon Luke 9:32At the transfiguration Judges 16:13-14,19Proverbs 6:1-5; 23:34 Amidst danger Matthew 13:25Proverbs 6:9-11 Excessive sleep See also Proverbs 20:13; 23:21Isaiah 56:10 See also 1409 dream4960 noon 5056 rest 5231 birthday 5343 idleness 5537 sleeplessness 5572 sword 5582 tiredness 5802 care 6700 peace 8328 quietness |
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