Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture often uses sleep as an image of spiritual laziness or a lack of alertness towards God. Isaiah 56:10Sleep as an image of spiritual laziness See also Lack of watchfulness Matthew 24:43-44Mark 13:35-36 pp Lk 12:39-40 Acts 28:25-27See also Spiritual dullness Isaiah 6:9-10Proverbs 23:34-35 Romans 11:8 Isaiah 29:10 As a result of God's judgment: Romans 13:11-12God's call to awake from sleep See also The need to arise Isaiah 51:17; 52:1; 60:1Ephesians 5:14 Revelation 3:2 Revelation 16:15 See also The command to be alert Matthew 26:41Mark 13:32-34 Luke 12:35 Ephesians 6:18 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 1 Peter 5:8 Psalms 80:18; 85:6 The plea for revival Psalms 78:65The image of God awaking from sleep From his past judgments Psalms 7:6See also Prayers for God to rise up against his enemies Psalms 35:23; 44:23-24; 73:20; 80:1-2Isaiah 51:9 Psalms 121:3-4 The contrast between God who never sleeps and false gods See also 1 Kings 18:27Habakkuk 2:19 See also 5611 watchman6139 deadness, spiritual 8148 revival 8490 watchfulness 8602 prayer |
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