Dictionary of Bible Themes: 5582 tiredness

5582 tiredness

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A natural outcome of work and stress for which God has provided relief, rest and renewal. Scripture recognises that tiredness may have spiritual, as well as physical, causes.

Causes of tiredness

Work

Matthew 8:24 pp Mark 4:38 pp Luke 8:23 See also Ecclesiastes 10:15; Ecclesiastes 12:12

Afflictions and stress

Concern and anxiety

Psalm 31:9-10 See also Psalm 6:6; Psalm 32:3-4; Psalm 119:28; Jeremiah 45:3; Luke 22:45

Desire for money and possessions

Proverbs 23:4

Travelling

Old age

Ecclesiastes 12:3

Zeal for the Lord's work

Psalm 119:139

Battles

Judges 4:21; 1 Samuel 14:31; 2 Samuel 21:15; Samuel 23:10; Jeremiah 51:30

Sin and rebellion

Isaiah 57:10; Jeremiah 9:5; Ezekiel 23:43

Foolishness

Ecclesiastes 1:8; Isaiah 46:1; Isaiah 47:13; Jeremiah 12:13

Help from God to deal with tiredness

God's promises of help and rest

Isaiah 40:28-31 See also Isaiah 46:4; 2 Corinthians 9:8

Jesus Christ offers rest and encouragement

Matthew 11:28-30; Revelation 2:2-3 See also Mark 6:31

Trusting God as the antidote to anxiety and sorrow

Matthew 6:25-27 pp Luke 12:25-27 See also Psalm 119:28

God's provision of times for rest

Genesis 1:5; Genesis 2:2 pp Exodus 20:8-11 pp Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Psalm 127:2; Jeremiah 31:25

Help from others to deal with tiredness

Encouragements to be strong in the Lord and to persevere

Psalm 27:14; 1 Corinthians 15:58 See also Galatians 6:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:13; Hebrews 12:1-3

God's help channelled through others

Isaiah 50:4 See also 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Physical help from others

2 Samuel 16:2 See also Exodus 17:12; Judges 8:15; 2 Samuel 17:28-29; 1 Kings 19:5-6

Advice about lifestyle

Exodus 18:17-23